Symphyotrichum simmondsii (formerly Aster simmondsii) is a species of flowering plant of the family Asteraceae endemic to the southeastern United States. Commonly known as Simmonds' aster, it is a colony-forming herbaceous perennial.
Description Symphyotrichum simmondsii is a colony-forming herbaceous perennial that grows to tall from long rhizomes. The flowers have an average of 18–38pale lavender or lilac to pale purple petals, also called rays or ray florets. The flower centers, composed of disk florets, begin as yellow and become reddish as they mature. There are roughly 24–37disk florets, each with five lobes.
has a base number of x=8 and an octaploid chromosome count of 64.
Distribution and habitat The species grows in moist or dry habitats at elevations of up to and can be found in the southeastern United States, particularly in peninsular Florida.
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External links Astereae Lab – University of Waterloo Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, wildflower.org – Symphyotrichum simmondsii