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pineland goldenaster

Scientific Name: Chrysopsis latisquamea

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Biennial, Perennial

Other Names:

       

Pineland Goldenaster (Chrysopsis latisquamea)

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Chrysopsis latisquamea Pollard
  • Common Name: Pineland Goldenaster
  • Other Common Names: pineland golden-aster
  • Other goldenasters include: Cruise's golden-aster, Lynn Haven goldenaster, Maryland goldenaster, narrowleaf goldenaster, Dress' goldenaster, Sickle-leaved Golden aster, Taylor County Goldaster, Sandhills Goldenaster, Pineleaf Golden-aster.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Heterotheca latisquamea (Pollard) V. L. Harms; Also noted that Heterotheca aspera (Small) Shinners and Pityopsis aspera have been used.
  • Nomencl. ref.: Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington xiii. 131.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in North America.
  • Specific locations mentioned: Florida, Alabama, Maryland, New Jersey Pinelands.
  • Grows in dry pinelands, sandhills, and disturbed areas.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Type: Forb/herb (non-woody plant)
  • Duration: Biennial, Perennial

Other Information

  • The Pineland Goldenaster is a North American species of flowering plant in the aster family.
  • It's a listed/regulated plant species in the Pinelands.

Resources and Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • Drone-Application-Server database publication for Chrysopsis biodroid.Taxa. 25353