Symphyotrichum novi-belgii
| Symphyotrichum novi-belgii | |
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| New York aster | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Subfamily: | Asteroideae |
| Tribe: | Astereae |
| Genus: | Symphyotrichum |
| Species: | S. novi-belgii |
| Binomial name | |
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Symphyotrichum novi-belgii (L.) G.L.Nesom |
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| Synonyms | |
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Aster johannensis Fernald |
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Aster johannensis Fernald
Aster novi-belgii L.
Aster brumalis Nees
Aster eminens Willd.
Aster floribundus Willd.
Aster laevigatus Lam.
Aster longifolius Lam.
Aster serotinus Willd.
Aster tardiflorus L.
Sources: IPNI E+M
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii also known as New York aster is the type species for Symphyotrichum, a genus of the family Asteraceae whose species were once considered to be Asters. They are ornamental plants native to Canada and the United States. All of these plants are collectively and popularly known as "Michaelmas daisies".
Source: GRIN
This is the largest group of Michaelmas daisies, with over 1,000 named cultivars. They are valued for their late summer color in shades of blue, pink and white. They are best planted in an open, sunny position. While extremely tough, they are susceptible to fungal infections, especially if conditions are not ideal. The cultivar 'Fellowship' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Symphyotrichum is derived from Greek, meaning ‘hair growing together’. Possibly named in reference to the merging bases of hairs in some cultivars.
Novi-belgii means ‘from New York, USA’, which was formerly named ‘Novum Belgium’ (New Belgium).
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