KNP Rare Plants Database


 
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White Heath Aster
Symphyotrichum priceae
Family: Asteraceae

Protection Status:
State Status:  T
USFWS Status: 

Global Rank: G3G5
State Rank: S2

   


Habitat:
Rocky, gravelly or sandy soil.

Species Description:
Perennial herb.

Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early August to late October.

Additional Information at NatureServe

Diagnostic Characteristics:
Similar to the common Symphyotrichumpilosum, S priceae has purple flowers and larger flower heads. The rays are to 15 mm in length and there are often more than 70 flws in a head.

Management:
Disturbance such as ATV trails, timber removal or any activity that results in increased erosion and weed invasion will be detrimental.

Global Range:


Known Kentucky Occurrences:
Species occurrence map

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Data Last Updated: November 2018
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