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alkali marsh aster

Scientific Name: Almutaster

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Almutaster pauciflorus: Alkali Marsh Aster

Almutaster pauciflorus, a member of the Asteraceae family, is commonly known as alkali marsh aster. Other common names include marsh alkali aster, alkaline aster, few-flower aster, and few-flowered aster. It was formerly known as Aster pauciflorus.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Almutaster pauciflorus (Nutt.) A. Löve & D. Löve
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Genus, Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Aster pauciflorus Nutt.
    • Aster hydrophilus Greene ex Woot. & Standl.

Distribution and Habitat

Almutaster pauciflorus is native to North America, specifically the US Lower region and California. It thrives in damp, alkaline environments such as:

  • Inland salt marshes
  • Along streams in ravines and ditches
  • Desert and dry prairie areas
  • Alluvial soils with halophytic vegetation

It is found at elevations ranging from 200-2400.

Morphological Characteristics

Almutaster pauciflorus is a dicot and a perennial herb, recognized by its purple flowers.

Quirky Facts

  • Asters are distinguished from daisies by their bracts, which circle the under-side of the flower.
  • Almutaster is a monotypic genus, meaning it contains only one species: Almutaster pauciflorus.

Further Information

  • TSN 507576 (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)
  • USDA PLANTS Database