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Corethrogyne filaginifolia
Corethrogyne filaginifolia (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
Common Sandaster, California Aster
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: cofi2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Linear , Oblanceolate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Pubescence: Tomentose
Leaf Margin: Entire
Leaf Apex: Acute , Obtuse
Inflorescence: Terminal
Fruit Type: Achene
Flower:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , Purple , VioletBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: Violet ray flowers and yellow disk flowers.
Distribution
USA: CA , ORNative Habitat: Coastal scrub, coastal strand, chaparral, grasslands, coniferous forests.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunAdditional resources
USDA: Find Corethrogyne filaginifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Corethrogyne filaginifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Corethrogyne filaginifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2011-08-06Research By: DEW