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

ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Symphyotrichum pilosum var. pilosum  (white old-field aster)   
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Synonym
Aster pilosus Willd. var. pilosus
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Symphyotrichum: from the Greek symphyos (growing together) and thrix (hair); pilosum: covered in soft, long hair
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Fields, meadows, open woodlands, roadsides
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
1
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 and stems pubescent.
Additional Info
Ranges from New Brunswick to Florida.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Early Successional Shrub/Brush Upland Habitats (Piedmont Old Field)
Early Successional Shrub/Brush Upland Habitats (Coastal Plain Old Field)