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Chrysopsis pilosa
Chrysopsis pilosa Nutt.
Soft Goldenaster, Soft Golden-aster
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Bradburia pilosa, Chrysopsis nuttallii, Heterotheca pilosa
USDA Symbol: CHPI8
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Root Type: Fibrous , Tap
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Pubescence: Pilose
Leaf Apex: Acute , Mucronate
Inflorescence: Head
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall, often shorter.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , KS , KY , LA , MO , MS , NC , OK , SC , TN , TX , VANative Habitat: Rocky dry prairies, fields, glades, roadsides.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part ShadeBenefit
Use Other: Foliage has a strong camphor scent when crushed.Interesting Foliage: yes
Bibliography
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Chrysopsis pilosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Chrysopsis pilosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Chrysopsis pilosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-23Research By: TWC Staff