Symphyotrichum novi-belgii var. elodes

(Torrey & A. Gray) G. L. Nesom

Phytologia 77: 287. 1995.

Endemic
Basionym: Aster elodes Torrey & A. Gray Fl. N. Amer. 2: 136. 1841
Synonyms: Aster novi-belgii var. elodes (Torrey & A. Gray) A. Gray
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 20. Treatment on page 529. Mentioned on page 528.

Plants relatively slender, sometimes robust, not compact. Stems usually glabrous, sometimes slightly hirsute in lines distally. Leaf blades linear-lanceolate, 10+ times as long as wide, bases subclasping. 2n = 48.


Phenology: Flowering Aug–Oct.
Habitat: Saltmarshes, savannas, pine barrens
Elevation: 0 m

Distribution

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N.B., Conn., Maine, Md., Mass., N.J., N.Y., N.C., R.I., S.C., Va.

Discussion

Variety elodes is found mostly along the seashores of the Atlantic coast. More study is needed to determine the relationship of this taxon to var. novi-belgii and the exact extent of its range to the north.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.
Luc Brouillet +, John C. Semple +, Geraldine A. Allen +, Kenton L. Chambers +  and Scott D. Sundberg† +
(Torrey & A. Gray) G. L. Nesom +
Aster elodes +
N.B. +, Conn. +, Maine +, Md. +, Mass. +, N.J. +, N.Y. +, N.C. +, R.I. +, S.C. +  and Va. +
Saltmarshes, savannas, pine barrens +
Flowering Aug–Oct. +
Aster novi-belgii var. elodes +
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii var. elodes +
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii +
variety +