- Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
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New England Aster 
Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Asterales Family: Asteraceae Tribe: Astereae Genus: Symphyotrichum Subgenus: Virgulus Species: S. novae-angliae Binomial name Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
(L.) G.L.NesomSymphyotrichum novae-angliae (formerly Aster novae-angliae), commonly known as the New England Aster, is an herbaceous perennial in the composite family. It is native to almost every area in North America east of the Rocky Mountains, but excluding the far north of Canada as well as some of the southern United States.
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Description
The plant grows up to 120 cm with a stout, hairy stem and lance-shaped leaves with entire margins. The flower heads are showy with yellow disc florets at the center and ray florets that range from a deep purple or rose to rarely white. The New England aster inhabits a wide variety of habitats and soil types, though it does not tolerate strong shade.
Cultivation
Due to the attractive flowers, numerous cultivars have been developed. Furthermore, as a result of its increased usage in the garden, it has been introduced to many areas beyond its natural range, including Europe and several western US states.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Symphyotrichum novae-angliae". NatureServe Explorer. NatureServe. http://www.natureserve.org/explorer/servlet/NatureServe?searchName=Symphyotrichum+novae-angliae+. Retrieved 2007-06-18.
- ^ Brouillet, Luc; Semple, John C.; Allen, Geraldine A.; Chambers, Kenton L.; Sundberg, Scott D. (2006). "Symphyotrichum novae-angliae". In Flora of North America Editorial Committee, eds. 1993+. Flora of North America. 20. New York & Oxford: Oxford University Press. pp. 487. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250067662
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Categories:- NatureServe Secure species
- Symphyotrichum
- Flora of the Great Lakes region (North America)
- Flora of the Rocky Mountains
- Flora of Ontario
- Native Forbs of Ontario
- Flora of Quebec
- Flora of Manitoba
- Flora of the Eastern United States
- Flora of Connecticut
- Flora of Indiana
- Flora of Maine
- Flora of Massachusetts
- Flora of Michigan
- Flora of New Hampshire
- Flora of New Jersey
- Flora of New York
- Flora of Ohio
- Flora of Pennsylvania
- Flora of Rhode Island
- Flora of Vermont
- Flora of West Virginia
- Flora of Illinois
- Flora of Iowa
- Flora of Kansas
- Flora of Minnesota
- Flora of Missouri
- Flora of Nebraska
- Flora of North Dakota
- Flora of Oklahoma
- Flora of South Dakota
- Flora of Wisconsin
- Flora of Colorado
- Flora of Wyoming
- Flora of Alabama
- Flora of Arkansas
- Flora of Delaware
- Flora of Kentucky
- Flora of Maryland
- Flora of Mississippi
- Flora of North Carolina
- Flora of South Carolina
- Flora of Tennessee
- Flora of Virginia
- Flora of New Mexico
- Garden plants of North America
- Flowers
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