Symphyotrichum drummondii var. texanum
(Texas Aster)
Symphyotrichum drummondii var. texanum, Walnut Creek Park, Austin, Travis Co. 9951
Symphyotrichum drummondii var. texanum, Walnut Creek Park, Austin, Travis Co. 9942
Symphyotrichum drummondii var. texanum, Walnut Creek Park, Austin, Travis Co. 9944
Symphyotrichum drummondii var. texanum, Mayfield Park, Austin, Travis Co. 0871
Symphyotrichum drummondii var. texanum, St. Edward’s Park, Austin, Travis Co. 3722
Symphyotrichum drummondii var. texanum, Mayfield Park, Austin, Travis Co. 0878
Symphyotrichum drummondii var. texanum, St. Edward’s Park, Austin, Travis Co. 3731
| Scientific Name | Symphyotrichum drummondii var. texanum (Aster texanus) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SYDRT |
| Common Name | Texas Aster, Drummond's Aster | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 30462 |
| Family | Asteraceae (Sunflower) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Openings in wooded areas, dry or rocky soils. Plant: Upright perennial 12 to 32 inches tall, upper portions much-branched. Leaves: Alternate, ovate to ovate-oblong or -lanceolate to elliptic or nearly round, 2 to 5 inches long; margins crenate-serrate to sharply serrate; lower leaves with stalks and becoming weak and crumbly with age; upper leaves much smaller and extending down stem as narrow wings. Inflorescence: Composite flower heads on multiple short stalks, each about 7/8-inch across with 8 to 15 white rays and yellow disk florets. Bloom Period: September to November. References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi and Flora of North America. Notes: Plants found at Mayfield Park in March possibly because of mild winter in 2016. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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