Stokesia laevis
Stoke's Aster, Stokes' Aster
Other regional names: Stokesia
- Stokesia
Also known as: Cartesia centauroides Cass. +3 more
- Cartesia centauroides Cass.
- Carthamus cyaneus (L'Hér.) Banks ex Steud.
- Carthamus laevis Hill
- Stokesia cyanea L'Hér.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Stokesia laevis (commonly known as Stoke's aster) is a herbaceous perennial within the Asteraceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas
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)
Jawa, Sri Lanka