common California aster
Symphyotrichum chilense (Nees) G.L.Nesom
Symphyotrichum chilense, known as common California aster or Pacific aster, is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the west coast of North America, from British Columbia to Southern California and the Channel Islands. It thrives in various habitats, particularly along the coast and in coastal mountain ranges. The plant blooms from June to October, with violet ray florets surrounding yellow disk florets. It should not be confused with Corethrogyne filaginifolia, which also shares the common name California aster.
Description
Symphyotrichum chilense (Nees) G.L.Nesom, described in 1995, is a species found in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, California, Oregon, and Washington. Despite its scientific name, it is not present in Chile. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is part of the genus Symphyotrichum. The plant is commonly called common California aster in English. It is characterized by its violet and yellow flower heads and is often found in coastal and mountainous regions. Its flowering period extends from June to October.
Other common names
Pacific astercommon California aster
Distribution
British Columbia · Saskatchewan · California · Oregon · Washington
Synonyms
Aster chilensis var. invenustusAster chilensisAster chilensis var. chilensisAster chamissonisAster invenustusSymphyotrichum chilense var. chilenseAster chilensis subsp. chilensisAster neesiiAster chilensis subsp. typicusSymphyotrichum chilense var. invenustum
