Characteristics
Symphyotrichum lowrieanum (Porter) G.L. Nesom
Lowrie’s aster
Dry rocky forested slopes, edges of forests, and occasionally fields. This species resembles S. cordifolium although it is distinct and is much less frequent than S. cordifolium. Symphyotrichum lowrieanum perhaps prefers more calcareous, drier, and more open habitats than S. cordifolium.
Forb/herb
Perennial
Vascular
4
Brouillet et al. (2006) states that the type of the basionym is conspecific with S. cordifolium and they do not recognize S. lowrieanum. They state that most specimens identified as S. lowrieanum are S. cordifolium although some appear to be the hybrid between S. cordifolium and S. laeve var. laeve. Symphyotrichum lowrieanum is maintained until further evidence is presented.
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Native
S4 (State Rank)
G3G5Q (Global Rank)
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Classification
Eudicots
Asterales
Symphyotrichum lowrieanum (Porter) G.L. Nesom - Lowrie’s aster
Citation
Symphyotrichum lowrieanum (Porter) G.L. Nesom
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Species Distribution Map
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