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Symphyotrichum sericeum

Silky Aster, Western Silver Aster
Other regional names: Western Silver Leaved Aster +1 more
  • Western Silver Leaved Aster
  • Western Silverleaf Aster
Also known as: Aster argenteus Michx. +10 more
  • Aster argenteus Michx.
  • Aster montanus Nutt.
  • Aster sericeus f. sericeus
  • Aster sericeus var. montanus A.Gray
  • Aster sericeus var. sericeus
  • Aster subspathulatus Rydb.
  • Lasallea nuttallii Greene
  • Lasallea sericea (Vent.) Greene
  • Lasallea sericea subsp. sericea
  • Symphyotrichum sericeum var. sericeum
  • Virgulus sericeus (Vent.) Reveal & Keener
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Asteraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Originating in North America, Symphyotrichum sericeum (commonly known as Silky Aster or Western Silver Aster) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family.

Macro Climate
Unspecified
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin

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