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Search Term(s): Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (1 record found)
Search Term(s): Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (1 record found)
ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Aster Family
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (New England aster)
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Synonym
Aster novae-angliae L.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Symphyotrichum: from the Greek symphyos (growing together) and thrix (hair); novae-angliae: of or from New England (U.S.)
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain
County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex
Habitat
Wet meadows and ditches
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Northern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern
North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
5
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Nectar source for multiple Moth and Butterfly species.
Wetland Indicator Status
FAC
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Ponds, Lakes, and Reservoirs (Millponds)Seepage Slope Open Canopy Non-tidal Wetland (Piedmont)
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