Symphyotrichum praealtum (Poir.) G.L.Nesom

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PLANTS OF ILLINOIS, USA
Aster praealtus Poir.

Asteraceae

Det.: S. R. Hill, (ILLS) 2001

FAYETTE COUNTY 38° 56’ 34.43” N. Lat. 88° 55’
55.65” W. Long. T. 6N, R. 2E, SE1/4 SW1/4 Sect. 24
Illinois Route 185 (FAP 777), north side, north bank of
Hickory Creek; about 8.1 miles due east-southeast of
Vandalia, 0.1-0.2 mile northwest of Confidence Road
(1750E). Brownstown 7.5 minute U.S.G.S. quadrangle.
Elevation 510-530 feet. Disturbed sands and silt,
alluvial deposits on stream terrace.

BOTANICAL

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Floodplain forest, dominated by Acer negundo, Acer
saccharinum, Morns rubra, Cornus drummondii,
Campsis, Polygonum spp., Leersia virginica. Rays
lilac (pale purple-blue), disc yellow; local
bushy-branched perennial 1 meter tall with Aster
novae-angliae.

Steven R. Hill 34347

18 September 2001

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