Symphyotrichum elliottii

Elliott’s Aster

Symphyotrichum elliottii (Torr. & A. Gray) Nesom is native to moist, low sites, swamps, bogs, marshes, brackish marshes along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts from Virginia to Louisiana (Brouillet et al. 2006; FNA). Stem leaves are firm, bases attenuate, sometimes ± clasping, not auriculate. The species is diploid (2n=16).

Symphyotrichum elliottii is of conservation concern in some states.

Symphyotrichum elliottii range DRAFT JCS

Brouillet, L., J.C. Semple, G.A. Allen,  K. Chambers and S. Sundburg. 2006.  Symphyotrichum Nees. pp. 465-539. In Flora North America Editorial Committee, eds. Flora of North America. Vol. 20. Asteraceae, Part 2. Astereae and Senecioneae. Oxford University Press, New York.

Last revised 13 May 2025 by J.C. Semple

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Symphyotrichum elliottii 11725 FL
Symphyotrichum elliottii 11636 NC
Symphyotrichum elliottii lvs 11635 NC
Symphyotrichum elliottii 3974 FL
Symphyotrichum elliotii inflor S 11711 FL
Symphyotrichum elliottii hds 11636 NC

1-6. Symphyotrichum elliottii. 1. Population, Semple 11725, Hendry Co., Florida. 2-3. Shoots and leaves, Semple 11636, New Hanover Co., North Carolina. 4. Inflorescence, Semple et al. 3974, Sumter Co., Florida. 5. Small inflorescence, Semple 11711, Citrus Co., Florida. 6. Heads, S 11636.