Symphyotrichum pilosum var. pilosum
Frost Aster, Awl Aster
Other regional names: Frostweed +6 more
- Frostweed
- Hairy Aster
- Hairy White Old Field Aster
- Hairy White Oldfield Aster
- Old Field Aster
- White Heath Aster
- White Old Field Aster
Also known as: Aster juniperinus Rydb.
- Aster juniperinus Rydb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Symphyotrichum pilosum var. pilosum (commonly known as Frost Aster or Awl Aster) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Found natively in North America, this variety is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Symphyotrichum pilosum, 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.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belgium, British Columbia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Korea, Netherlands, Spain, West Himalaya
Base Species & Variations