Aster nemoralis


 
State Status * CT MA RI VT NH ME
S1 P P S2S3 P P

 

 

Ecology: Bogs, pond margins on floating sphagnum mats
Blooming Period: August to September
Typical Height Range: 1 to 2 feet
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 What to look for in the field: 
  Capitulescence is in the shape of a corymb, though for few-flowered specimens, the corymb may appear somewhat lax.  Branching is minimal.
  Stems are thin, wiry and few-branched, pubescent and becoming glandular upwards.
  Lower stem leaves are deciduous at flowering.  Mid- to upper stem leaves are numerous and crowded.  They are linear-lanceolate in shape, glandular, and the edges are curled under  slightly (revolute).
  Rays are pale blue-violet, pink or nearly white.  Disc florets are yellow.  Heads are on long peduncles and are nodding in bud.  View image of involucre and phyllaries.
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* Distribution data obtained from the NatureServe website and from published state natural heritage data.  Click link for a list of state status codes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

10/29/2009