Symphyotrichum laeve var. laeve
Glaucous Aster, Smooth Aster
Other regional names: Smooth Blue Aster +1 more
- Smooth Blue Aster
- Smooth Leaf Aster
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Symphyotrichum laeve var. laeve (commonly known as Glaucous Aster or Smooth Aster) is a herbaceous perennial within the Asteraceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Symphyotrichum laeve, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, French Guiana, Germany, Gilbert Is., Great Britain, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Mauritius, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Netherlands, Niue, Norway, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, Réunion, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Yugoslavia
Base Species & Variations