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Symphyotrichum ericoides var. ericoides (L.) Nesom

White heath aster, Heath Aster, White Aster, White Prairie Aster
Asteraceae (Aster Family)

USDA Symbol: SYERE
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

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Specimen & Label Data

Aster ericoides

Heath Aster

Asteraceae

Location: South of the walking path in fenceline of the stables, SE of Thornhurst Drive, Oakwell Farms.
Latitude: 0.000000

Habitat: Semi-shade, nominal moisture. Among various Poaceae.

Description: Rhizomatous perennial. Much branched. The many arching primary branches bearing numerous, very short head bearing branchlets. Rays several, always white.

County: Bexar
 Collector: Harry Cliffe
 Collection Date: Oct 12, 1994
 Specimen number: 710

Herbarium Owner: NPSOT
 Herbarium ID: 1121
 Accession Date: Feb 28, 1998
 Accession Number: 104

Annotations: SCXXB (In flower)

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