Pityopsis falcata

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Pityopsis falcata
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Scientific classification
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Plantae
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Angiosperms
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P. falcata
Binomial name
Pityopsis falcata
(Pursh) Nutt.
Synonyms

Chrysopsis falcata, Heterotheca falcata

Botanical illustration

Pityopsis falcata, common names sickleleaf silkgrass and sickle-leaved golden aster, is perennial species of flowering plant in the aster family that is native to the United States and has been introduced to Canada.[1]

Conservation status in the United States[]

It is listed as endangered in Connecticut,[2] and as a special concern species in Rhode Island.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ "Plants Profile for Pityopsis falcata (sickleleaf silkgrass)". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Connecticut's Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Species 2015". State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Bureau of Natural Resources. Retrieved 8 January 2017. (Note: This list is newer than the one used by plants.usda.gov and is more up-to-date.)
  3. ^ "Plants Profile for Pityopsis falcata (sickleleaf silkgrass)". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 8 January 2018.


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