San Bernardino aster
Symphyotrichum defoliatum (Parish) G.L.Nesom
Symphyotrichum defoliatum, known as the San Bernardino aster, is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Southern California and grows in grasslands and meadows. The species is of conservation concern.
Description
Symphyotrichum defoliatum (Parish) G.L.Nesom is a member of the Asteraceae family and is commonly referred to as the San Bernardino aster. Endemic to California, it is found in grassland and meadow habitats. The species was formally described in 1995 and is considered to be of conservation concern due to its limited distribution and ecological vulnerability.
Other common names
San Bernardino aster
Distribution
California
Synonyms
Aster menziesiiVirgulaster bernardinusAster deserticolaAster bernardinusAster chilensis var. bernardinusAster defoliatusAster durandiiAster menziesii var. bernardinus
