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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)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall, often much shorter.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , YellowBloom 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 , ShadeSoil Moisture: Dry
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesAttracts: Butterflies
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | UPL | FACU | FACU |
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.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: 2022-12-30Research By: TWC Staff