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Oclemena acuminata
Oclemena acuminata (Michx.) Greene
Whorled Wood Aster
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Aster acuminatus, Aster acuminatus var. magdalenensis
USDA Symbol: OCAC
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: CT , GA , KY , MA , MD , ME , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , TN , VA , VT , WVCanada: NB , NL , NS , ON , PE , QC
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , ShadeBenefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesAttracts: Butterflies
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | UPL | FACU | FACU |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Oclemena acuminata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Oclemena acuminata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Oclemena acuminata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2014-09-18Research By: TWC Staff