Symphyotrichum ascendens
(Western Aster)
Symphyotrichum ascendens, Silver Shekel, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 6705
Symphyotrichum ascendens, Silver Shekel, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 6723
Symphyotrichum ascendens, Silver Shekel, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 6733
Symphyotrichum ascendens, Lower Cataract Lake, Summit Co. 8552/8559
Symphyotrichum ascendens, Lower Cataract Lake, Summit Co. 8608/8633
Symphyotrichum ascendens, Lower Cataract Lake, Summit Co. 8655
Symphyotrichum ascendens, Silver Shekel, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 6717
| Scientific Name | Symphyotrichum ascendens (Aster ascendens) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SYAS3 |
| Common Name | Western Aster | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 522184 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to montane (5000 to 10500 ft.); roadsides, meadows, along streams. Plant: Erect perennial 4 to 48 inches tall, growing in colonies; single or multiple stems with dense, short hairs. Leaves: Basal and stem leaves linear to narrowly-lanceolate, 3/4 to 4 inches long with smooth edges. Inflorescence: Showy flower heads about 1 to 1-1/4 inches across with 25 to 65 narrow rays, pink to violet or blue; large number of yellow disk florets; recurved green phyllaries (bracts), rounded or with pointed tips. Bloom period: July to September. References: SEINet and "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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