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Chrysopsis gossypina ssp. gossypina
Chrysopsis gossypina (Michx.) Elliott ssp. gossypina
Cottony Goldenaster
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Chrysopsis arenicola, Chrysopsis decumbens, Chrysopsis longii, Chrysopsis pilosa, Chrysopsis trichophylla, Heterotheca gossypina, Heterotheca trichophylla, Inula gossypina
USDA Symbol: CHGOG
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial , BiennialHabit: Herb
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Ovate
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , NC , SC , VANative Habitat: Oak pine scrub, fields, roadsides, sandy open areas.
Research Literature
Reslit 1650 - Morphological, anatomical, habit, and habitat differences among the goldenaster genera Chrysopsis, Heterotheca, and Pityopsis (Compositae-Astereae) (1980) J. C. Semple, V. C. Blok and P. HeimanThis information was provided by the Florida WIldflower Foundation.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Chrysopsis gossypina ssp. gossypina in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Chrysopsis gossypina ssp. gossypina in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Chrysopsis gossypina ssp. gossypina
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-05-12Research By: TWC Staff