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Eurybia radulina
Eurybia radulina (A. Gray) G.L. Nesom
Roughleaf Aster, Rough-leaf Wood-aster
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Aster eliasii, Aster radulinus, Weberaster radulinus
USDA Symbol: EURA11
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
A 4-28 in. wood-aster with slightly zig-zagged stems. The leaves are covered with stiff, short hairs - thus the common name. Flower heads are borne in compact clusters. Ray flowers are lavender to purple, surrounding yellow centers.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 28 inches tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: CA , OR , WACanada: BC
Native Distribution: Cascade region of WA to c. CA
Native Habitat: Woodlands
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Mesic soils.
Propagation
Description: Start from seeds or pieces of the root crown.Commercially Avail: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Eurybia radulina in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Eurybia radulina in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Eurybia radulina
Metadata
Record Modified: 0000-00-00Research By: TWC Staff