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Symphyotrichum turbinellum

Symphyotrichum turbinellum (Lindl.) G.L. Nesom

Smooth Violet Prairie Aster

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s): Aster turbinellus

USDA Symbol: SYTU2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Subshrub

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow , Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AR , IA , IL , KS , LA , MO , NE , OK

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2013-07-02
Research By: SET

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