Symphyotrichum undulatum
Symphyotrichum undulatum wavyleaf aster
Synonyms:
Aster undulatus
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This aster is hairy throughout with many blue-violet flower heads in a paniculate infloresence.
Habitat & Range
Frequent in dry woods and fields, and on shaly slopes.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland code: Not classified
Phenology
Flowers August through October.
Characteristics
Flowers many flower heads in a paniculate infloresence. Rays are violet-blue or whitish.
Leaves cordate or sub-cordate at the base, large. Up the stem narrowed to a winged petiole with an expanded clasping base.
Fruit sparsely hairy achenes.
Plant Codes
S-rank: S5 (Secure)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Symphyotrichum undulatum wavyleaf aster
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Plant form & habitat
Plant in flower
Basal leaves
Growing by water
Plant form & habitat
Flowers & leaves
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
wavyleaf aster
clasping heart-leaved aster
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