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

ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum var. lanceolatum  (white panicled aster)   
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Synonym
Aster lanceolatus Willd. subsp. lanceolatus;A. paniculatus Lam.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Symphyotrichum: from the Greek symphyos (growing together) and thrix (hair); lanceolatum: lance-shaped
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Tidal shores and marshes, swampy woodlands, wet meadows, ditches
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
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
5
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
Leaves 3-12 mm. wide.
Additional Info
Variety lanceolatum: Newfoundland south to Virginia; variety hesperium: western; variety hirsuticaule: northern mid-west; variety interior: New England southwest.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Forested Floodplains and Riparian Swamps (Piedmont)
Forested Floodplains and Riparian Swamps (Coastal Plain)
Freshwater Herbaceous Tidal Wetlands
Freshwater Shrub Tidal Wetlands
Peat Wetlands (Acidic Fens)
Ponds, Lakes, and Reservoirs (Millponds)
Seepage Slope Open Canopy Non-tidal Wetland (Piedmont)