Stiff-leaved Aster — Ionactis linariifolia (L.) Greene

Stiff-leaved Aster (Ionactis linariifolia)

Stiff-leaved Aster is found throughout North Carolina in relatively dry habitats, such as here in powerline clearing through pine flatwoods.

Formerly known as Aster linariifolius L.

"Remember — the scientific names have been changed to confuse the innocent."
— Harry LeGrand

Robeson Co., NC 10/4/2009.

Stiff-leaved Aster (Ionactis linariifolia)

Robeson Co., NC 10/4/2009.

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