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Chrysopsis gossypina ssp. gossypina (Cottony goldenaster)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Chrysopsis gossypina ssp. gossypina (Michx.) Ell.

Cottony goldenaster

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonyms: Chrysopsis gossypina subsp. gossypina, Chrysopsis arenicola, Chrysopsis decumbens, Chrysopsis longii, Chrysopsis pilosa, Chrysopsis trichophylla, Heterotheca gossypina, Heterotheca trichophylla, Inula gossypina

USDA Symbol: CHGOG

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial , Biennial
Habit: Herb
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Ovate
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Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Sep , Oct , Nov

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA , NC , SC , VA
Native Habitat: Oak pine scrub, fields, roadsides, sandy open areas.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Chrysopsis gossypina ssp. gossypina in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Chrysopsis gossypina ssp. gossypina in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Chrysopsis gossypina ssp. gossypina

Metadata

Record Modified: 2011-08-02
Research By: TWC Staff

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