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Search Term(s): Symphyotrichum ericoides var. ericoides   (1 record found)

ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Symphyotrichum ericoides var. ericoides  (white heath aster)   
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Synonym
Aster ericoides L. var. ericoides
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Symphyotrichum: from the Greek symphyos (growing together) and thrix (hair); ericoides: heath-like
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Old fields, roadsides, edges
State Status
Uncertain
Piedmont Status
Uncertain
Coastal Plain Status
Uncertain
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Northern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
4
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Nectar source for multiple Moth and Butterfly species.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
Variety pansum is western in its distribution.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Early Successional Herbaceous Upland Habitats (Piedmont Native Grassland)
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