pygmy aster
Symphyotrichum pygmaeum (Lindl.) Brouillet & Selliah
Symphyotrichum pygmaeum (Lindl.) Brouillet & Selliah, a member of the Asteraceae family, is a perennial herb commonly known as pygmy aster. It is found in regions including British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Alaska. The plant typically grows between 1.5 and 15 centimeters tall and produces summer-blooming flowers with purple to violet ray florets and yellow disk florets.
Description
Symphyotrichum pygmaeum is a low-growing perennial herb in the Asteraceae family. It is native to parts of North America, including British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Alaska. The plant is characterized by its small stature, with a height ranging from 1.5 to 15 centimeters. Its flowers bloom in summer and feature distinct purple to violet ray florets and yellow disk florets. The species was officially published in 2005.
Other common names
pygmy aster
Distribution
British Columbia · Northwest Territories · Nunavut · NO · Alaska · Northwest Territorie
Synonyms
Aster sibiricus subsp. pygmaeusAster pygmaeusAster sibiricus var. pygmaeusEurybia pygmaea
