SafePlants

Narrowleaf Goldenaster

The Narrowleaf Goldenaster is a captivating wildflower with several common names and interesting characteristics. Here's a detailed look at this plant.

Considerations for Pets

• The stems can be sparsely to densely hispid and strigose, sometimes stipitate-glandular.

Scientific Name and Common Names

• Scientific Name: Chrysopsis linearifolia
• Common Names: Narrowleaf Goldenaster, Narrowleaf Silkgrass, Narrowleaf Gold Aster, Hairy Gold Aster, Hoary False Goldenaster, Silver-Leaved Aster, Grass-Leaved Goldenaster, Silky Golden-Aster

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
• Genus: Chrysopsis
• Subspecies: Chrysopsis linearifolia subsp. linearifolia
• Synonyms: Pityopsis graminifolia (Chrysopsis graminifolia), Heterotheca graminifolia

Distribution and Habitat

• The Narrowleaf Goldenaster is found in areas such as Florida, Alabama, and Maryland.
• It thrives in full sun and moderately dry to dry sandy soil.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• Growth habit: Forb/herb.
• Duration: Biennial, Perennial.
• Stems: 1-50, ascending to erect, simple or branched above.
• The foliage is silvery and grass-like.

Ecological Role

• Flowering time occurs in late summer and fall.

Quirky Facts

• The plant is known as "Narrowleaf Silkgrass" due to its silvery, grass-like foliage which may fool someone into thinking it's actually grass.
• It is noted that true asters never have yellow flowers.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• The plant attracts butterflies, native bees, and bumblebees.

Further Information

• Dave's Garden is mentioned as a resource for gardening tips and ideas.
• Garden Guides is referenced for plant information and identification.
• Plantae Mundi is listed as a source with images from various locations.