Characteristics
Symphyotrichum pilosum (Willd.) G.L. Nesom var. pringlei (A. Gray) G.L. Nesom
Pringle’s aster
Dry successional fields, utility line cuts, edges of forested areas, and roadsides. Compared to the typical variety, var. pringlei grows in drier sites with less herbaceous competition, and more often is in more native type habitats.
Forb/herb
Perennial
Vascular
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According to Brouillet et al. (2006), Aster pilosus var. demotus is a tall phenotype of S. pilosum var. pringlei, induced by ecological conditions.
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Native
FAC (NWPL EMP)
FACU (NWPL NCNE)
S4 (State Rank)
G5T5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Eudicots
Asterales
Symphyotrichum pilosum (Willd.) G.L. Nesom var. pringlei (A. Gray) G.L. Nesom - Pringle’s aster
Citation
Symphyotrichum pilosum (Willd.) G.L. Nesom var. pringlei (A. Gray) G.L. Nesom
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Species Distribution Map
This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.