Symphyotrichum prenanthoides
Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Aster prenanthoides.
- Phonetic Spelling
- sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum pre-nan-thee-OY-deez
- Description
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Crooked-stemmed Aster is a native perennial wildflower in the daisy family. It is typically found growing along a woods edge, banks, and thickets.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Symphyotrichum
- Species:
- prenanthoides
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- South East Canada to U.S.A
- Wildlife Value:
- Members of the genus Symphyotrichum support the following specialized bees: Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) asteris, Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) asteroides, Andrena (Cnemidandrena) hirticincta, Andrena (Cnemidandrena) nubecula, Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) placata, Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) simplex, and Colletes simulans.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Native Plant
- Wildflower
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Purple/Lavender
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Flower Petals:
- 7 - 20 petals/rays
- Flower Description:
- 20-30 pale violet petals with a yellow center. Floral bracts are narrow and translucent.
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Leaves:
- Hairs Present:
- Yes
- Leaf Description:
- Clasping leaves, narrowed and toothless below the middle, smooth or fine hairs.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Form:
- Zig Zags
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Landscape:
- Attracts:
- Pollinators
- Specialized Bees
