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Pityopsis aspera
Pineland silkgrass From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pityopsis aspera, also known as pineland silkgrass or grass-leaved goldenaster, is a member of the Aster family endemic to the southeastern region of the United States.[1][2] There exist multiple varieties, including: P. aspera var. adenolepsis, P. aspera var. aspera, and Heterotheca adenolepsis.[1]
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Description
Pityopsis aspera ranges in height between 20 and 50 cm (8 and 20 in), and commonly possesses a singular erect stem. Leaves are linear-oblanceolate and range in length between 5 and 25 cm (2 and 10 in).[3]
When in bloom, from August through October, the flowers produced possess 6 to 10 yellow petals.[2][4]
Distribution and habitat
Within the United States, P. aspera's native range stretches from Virginia to Florida and as far west as Mississippi.[5]
Pityopsis aspera can be found in habitats such as dry woodlands, forests, longleaf pine sandhills, and disturbed environments.[6]
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