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Asteraceae
Symphyotrichum

Symphyotrichum shortii (Lindley) Nesom. Common name: Midwestern Blue Heart-leaved Aster, Short's Aster. Phenology: Aug-Oct. Habitat: Dry, rocky slopes; rock outcrops in wooded situations, calcareous hammocks (in FL). Distribution: PA, s. ON, and MN, south to w. NC, c. GA, Panhandle FL (Gadsden and Jackson counties), MS, and AR.

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ID notes: The lower stem leaves are indeed reminiscent of the leaves of Asplenium rhizophyllum (formerly known as Camptosorus), explaining one of Small's names for this species.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl7, FNA20, Il, K4, Mi, Pa, Tn, Va, WH3, Nesom (1994a); = Aster shortii Lindl. — C, F, G, Oh3, SE1, WV; = n/a — RAB; > Aster camptosorus Small — S; > Aster shortii Lindl. — S; > Aster shortii Lindl. var. camptosorus (Small) D.B.Ward — Ward (2012a); ~ Aster shortii Lindl. var. shortii; Aster shortii Lindl. Basionym: Aster shortii Lindl. 1834

Links to other floras: = Symphyotrichum shortii - FNA20

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