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cottony goldenaster
Scientific Name: Chrysopsis gossypina ssp. hyssopifolia
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cottony Goldenaster (Chrysopsis gossypina)
The Cottony Goldenaster, scientifically known as Chrysopsis gossypina, is a native North American flowering plant belonging to the aster family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chrysopsis gossypina (Michx.) Elliott
- Common Name: Cottony Goldenaster, Cottonleaf Golden-aster
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Heterotheca pilosa
- Heterotheca gossypina (Michx.) Shinners
- Chrysopsis longii Fernald
- Subspecies:
- Chrysopsis gossypina subsp. gossypina
- Chrysopsis gossypina subsp. cruiseana (Dress) Semple
- Chrysopsis gossypina ssp. hyssopifolia
- Other Related Species:
- Chrysopsis scabrella (Coastalplain goldenaster)
- Chrysopsis floridana (Florida Goldenaster)
- Chrysopsis delaneyi (DeLaney's golden-aster)
- Chrysopsis falcata (Sickle-Leaved Golden Aster)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Coastal Plain of North America.
- Found from Florida north to Virginia.
- Common in the NC coastal plain in sandy areas.
- Thrives in sandy areas, including dunes in the Panhandle of Florida.
- Also found in Alabama.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A perennial forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
- Known for its bright yellow fall flowers.
- Leaves are pubescent (covered with silky hairs), giving it a cottony appearance. The species epithet gossypina derives from the Latin "gossypi(um)" meaning "cotton" referring to the pubescence of the plant.
Ecological Role
- Metallic green halictid bees are known to visit this plant.
Further Information
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Focused on protecting and preserving North America's native plants.
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Chrysopsis gossypina.
- United States Department of Agriculture