New York Metropolitan Flora

Eurybia surculosa (Michx.) G. L. Nesom - Creeping Aster

Native?

By Science Staff

Not peer reviewed

Last Modified 03/16/2012

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Common Names

Creeping Aster

General Discussion

This southeastern species (syn. Aster surculosus Michx.) has traditionally been reported as ranging as far north as Maryland; but outliers have been reported from Connecticut and Massachusetts. It may eventually be found in our area, but no specimens have yet been seen.

Nomenclature

Synonym:

Aster surculosus Michx.