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Sericocarpus tortifolius

Sericocarpus tortifolius (Michx.) Nees

Dixie Whitetop Aster, Dixie White-topped Aster

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

USDA Symbol: SETO7

Sericocarpus tortifolius (Dixie whitetop aster) #59012

Image Information

Photographer: Stuart, Will
City: Hoffman
County: Richmond
State: NC
Location Notes: North Carolina Sandhills Gamelands, Block A.
Accession date: 2017-12-20
Filename: WCS_IMG0106.JPG
Slide Index: Sericocarpus_tortifolius_20160910_0017
Restrictions: Unrestricted
Collection: Wildflower Center Digital Library
Original Format: Digital
Orientation: Landscape
Shot: Close-up of a stem and leaves with alternate or spiral phyllotaxis. Photographer's note: "The species is easily identified by its numerous stem leaves, sessile, obovate, pubescent, and twisted, often a full 90 degrees or more. Basal leaves not present at flowering."
Date Taken: 2016-09-10
NPIN Image Id: 59012

Image Verification

This image has been verified.
By: Joseph A. Marcus
Date: 2017-12-15

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