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Canadanthus modestus
Canadanthus modestus (Lindl.) G.L. Nesom
Giant Mountain Aster
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Aster major, Aster modestus, Aster unalaschkensis var. major, Weberaster modestus
USDA Symbol: CAMO32
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate
Leaf Margin: Serrate
Leaf Base: Auriculate
Inflorescence: Corymb
Fruit Type: Achene
Leaf: Green
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AK , ID , MI , MN , MT , OR , WACanada: AB , BC , MB , NB , ON , QC , SK , YT
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Sun
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesAttracts: Butterflies
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FACW | FAC | FAC | FAC | FACW |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Canadanthus modestus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Canadanthus modestus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Canadanthus modestus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2013-06-21Research By: TWC Staff