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Smith, R.W.

Chrysopsis scabrella

Chrysopsis scabrella Torr. & A. Gray

Coastal Plain Goldenaster

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s): Heterotheca scabrella

USDA Symbol: CHSC2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Biennial
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: 16-36 inches in height.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , MS , NC , SC

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-02-10
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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