Symphyotrichum molle

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Symphyotrichum molle
Symphyotrichum molle herb spec NY 1852260.jpg

Vulnerable (NatureServe)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Symphyotrichum
Subgenus: Symphyotrichum subg. Symphyotrichum
Section: Symphyotrichum sect. Occidentales
Species:
S. molle
Binomial name
Symphyotrichum molle
Symphyotrichum molle distribution map
S. molle range outlined in red. It is endemic to the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming.[3]
Synonyms[2]
  • Aster mollis Rydb.

Symphyotrichum molle (formerly Aster mollis) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae endemic to the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming in the United States. Commonly known as soft aster, it is a perennial, herbaceous plant that may reach 30 to 60 centimeters (12 to 24 inches) tall. Its flowers have violet ray florets and yellow disk florets.[3]

Citations[]

  1. ^ NatureServe 2021.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b POWO 2019.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Brouillet et al. 2006.

References[]

  • Brouillet, L.; Semple, J.C.; ; ; (2006). "Symphyotrichum molle". In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (ed.). Flora of North America North of Mexico (FNA). 20. New York and Oxford. Retrieved 8 July 2021 – via eFloras.org, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
  • NatureServe (2 July 2021). "Symphyotrichum molle Soft Aster". NatureServe Explorer (explorer.natureserve.org). Arlington, Virginia: NatureServe. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  • POWO (2019). "Symphyotrichum molle (Rydb.) G.L.Nesom". Plants of the World Online (www.plantsoftheworldonline.org). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 July 2021.


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