familyAsteraceae
genusSymphyotrichum
subgenusSymphyotrichum subg. Virgulus
speciesSymphyotrichum concolor
Symphyotrichum concolor var. concolor
Endemic
Synonyms: Aster concolor var. simulatus Aster simulatus Small
Distal cauline leaves moderately to densely silky. Phyllaries moderately to densely silky. 2n = 8.
Phenology: Flowering Aug–Nov(–Dec).
Habitat: Sandy and loamy soils, roadsides, oak scrub, pine flatwoods, fields
Elevation: 0–600 m
Distribution
Ala., Del., Fla., Ga., Ky., La., Md., Mass., Miss., N.J., N.Y., N.C., R.I., S.C., Tenn., Va.
Discussion
Variety concolor is found on the Coastal Plains east of the Mississippi River and on the Piedmont Plateau; it reaches southern New England. Aster concolor forma lasiocaulis Fernald is not recognized.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.