Symphyotrichum pratense
(Meadow Aster)
Symphyotrichum pratense, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 0294
Symphyotrichum pratense, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 0265
Symphyotrichum pratense, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 0276
Symphyotrichum pratense, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 0260
Symphyotrichum pratense, Bastrop State Park, Bastrop Co. 0271
| Scientific Name | Symphyotrichum pratense (Aster pratensis) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SYPR7 |
| Common Name | Meadow Aster, Barrens Silky Aster | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 522238 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Woodland edges and openings, thickets; sandy or sandy loam soils. Plant: Erect perennial up to 20 to 32 inches tall, slender, stiff stems, slightly hairy; branched in upper portions. Leaves: Along upper portions of branches by flowering time, alternate, sessile, oblong-lanceolate, 1/2 to 1-1/4 inches long, covered with tiny hairs; pointed tips. Inflorescence: Composite flower heads atop branches, each about 1-1/2 inches across, with 15 to 25 purple or violet rays; 16 to 34 disk florets, cream or white turning darker; broadly-lanceolate, green, leafy phyllaries with pointed tips and hairy edges. Blooming Period: September to November. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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