Aster saxicastelli J.J.N.Campb. & Medley

  • Authority

    Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

  • Family

    Asteraceae

  • Scientific Name

    Aster saxicastelli J.J.N.Campb. & Medley

  • Description

    Species Description - Much like no. 48 [Aster radula Aiton], but with larger, more coarsely toothed lvs, those mostly (7–)9–14 × (3–)4–6 cm, on a winged petiole 1–3 cm, or the upper tapering to a narrow sessile base; rays 10–30, white or pale blue; achenes pubescent; 2n=54. Along the banks of rivers from Pulaski and Laurel cos., Ky. to Scott Co., Tenn.