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Symphyotrichum concolor var. concolor
Photo is of parent taxon
Phyllaries

moderately to densely silky.
Distal

cauline leaves moderately to densely silky.
2n

= 8.

Symphyotrichum concolor var. concolor
Phenology Flowering Aug–Nov(–Dec).
Habitat Sandy and loamy soils, roadsides, oak scrub, pine flatwoods, fields
Elevation 0–600 m (0–2000 ft)
Distribution
from FNA
AL; DE; FL; GA; KY; LA; MA; MD; MS; NC; NJ; NY; RI; SC; TN; VA
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Discussion

Variety concolor is found on the Coastal Plains east of the Mississippi River and on the Piedmont Plateau; it reaches southern New England. Aster concolor forma lasiocaulis Fernald is not recognized.

(Discussion copyrighted by Flora of North America; reprinted with permission.)
Source FNA vol. 20, p. 493.
Parent taxa Asteraceae > tribe Astereae > Symphyotrichum > subg. Virgulus > Symphyotrichum concolor
Sibling taxa
S. concolor var. devestitum
Synonyms Aster concolor var. simulatus, Aster simulatus
Name authority unknown
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