Symphyotrichum adnatum
| Symphyotrichum adnatum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Tribe: | Astereae |
| Subtribe: | Symphyotrichinae |
| Genus: | Symphyotrichum |
| Subgenus: | Symphyotrichum subg. Virgulus |
| Section: | Symphyotrichum sect. Patentes |
| Species: | S. adnatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Symphyotrichum adnatum | |
| Native distribution | |
| Synonyms | |
Symphyotrichum adnatum (formerly Aster adnatus) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to the southeastern United States and the Bahamas. It is a perennial, herbaceous plant that may reach 30 to 120 centimeters (1 to 4 feet) tall with flowers that have lavender ray florets and yellow disk florets. The common name scaleleaf aster has been used for this species.