Symphyotrichum urophyllum (Lindl.) Nesom

Locations ofSymphyotrichum urophyllum (Lindl.) Nesom in Virginia

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Family
Asteraceae
Botanical Name
Symphyotrichum urophyllum (Lindl.) Nesom
Common Name
Arrow-leaved Aster
Synonym(s)
Aster sagittifolius Wedemeyer ex. Willd., misapplied
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Symphyotrichum urophyllum (Lindley in Augustin de Candolle) Nesom
Comments
The name Aster sagittifolius Wedemeyer ex. Willd., now synonymizedd with Symphyotrichum cordifolium, was apparently misapplied to plants here called S. urophyllum, thought to be restricted to dry limestone areas. Further study is needed.
Habitat
Dry calcareous forests, woodlands, and barrens over limestone and dolostone. Infrequent to rare in the sw. mountains.
Native Status
Native

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