Santa Rita Mountain aster
Symphyotrichum potosinum (A.Gray) G.L.Nesom
Symphyotrichum potosinum, commonly known as Santa Rita Mountain aster, is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Arizona and several regions in Mexico, including Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, and Mexico Southwest. This plant typically grows to a height of 15 to 45 centimeters.
Description
Symphyotrichum potosinum is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family, found in the U.S. state of Arizona and various regions of Mexico. It is a perennial herbaceous species that can reach heights between 15 and 45 centimeters. The plant is commonly referred to as Santa Rita Mountain aster. It was first described in 1995 and is part of the genus Symphyotrichum.
Other common names
Santa Rita Mountain aster
Distribution
Arizona · Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · Mexico Southwest
Synonyms
Aster lemmoniiSymphyotrichum schaffneriAster potosinus
