Symphyotrichum ciliolatum

Symphyotrichum ciliolatum (formerly Aster ciliolatus), commonly known as Lindley's aster or fringed blue aster, is a perennial herb native to Canada and the northern United States. It is also known as ciliolate (wood) aster or northern heart-leaved aster.[2][3] The common name "Lindley's aster" honours John Lindley who first described the species in 1834.[4]

Symphyotrichum ciliolatum
In Ontario, Canada
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Symphyotrichum
Subgenus: Symphyotrichum subg. Symphyotrichum
Section: Symphyotrichum sect. Symphyotrichum
Species:
S. ciliolatum
Binomial name
Symphyotrichum ciliolatum
Synonyms[1]
  • Aster ciliolatus Lindl.
  • Aster lindleyanus var. comatus Fernald
  • Aster praecox Lindl.
  • Aster saundersii E.S.Burgess
  • Aster wilsonii Rydb.

Description

Symphyotrichum ciliolatum can reach heights of up to 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) and can spread via long rhizomes. The leaves are typically heart-shaped with winged petioles. Flowering occurs between late July and October. The ray florets are blue or bluish purple, and the disc florets are yellow, becoming reddish purple with maturity.[4]

  • Flowering in Ontario, Canada

Hybrids with Symphyotrichum laeve, Symphyotrichum novi-belgii and possibly Symphyotrichum lanceolatum have been recorded.[3][4]

Distribution and habitat

Symphyotrichum ciliolatum grows in open forests, forest edges, thickets and along streams, trails and roadsides. It occurs across Canada from Yukon to Newfoundland, and in the northern United States from Montana to New York.[4]

References
  1. "Symphyotrichum ciliolatum (Lindl.) Á.Löve & D.Löve". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  2. Brouillet L, Desmet P, Coursol F, Meades SJ, Favreau M, Anions M, Bélisle P, Gendreau C, Shorthouse D, and contributors (2010+). "Symphyotrichum ciliolatum (Lindley) Á. Löve & D. Löve". data.canadensys.net. Database of Vascular Plants of Canada (VASCAN). Retrieved 7 January 2020.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
  3. Reznicek, A. A.; Voss, E. G.; Walters, B. S., eds. (February 2011). "Symphyotrichum cioliolatum". Michigan Flora Online. University of Michigan Herbarium.
  4. Brouillet, Luc; Semple, John C.; Allen, Geraldine A.; Chambers, Kenton L.; Sundberg, Scott D. (2006). "Symphyotrichum ciliolatum". In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (ed.). Flora of North America North of Mexico (FNA). 20. New York and Oxford – via eFloras.org, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.


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