species 29 observations
Henderson's Aster
Symphyotrichum hendersonii
Field notes
Symphyotrichum hendersonii (formerly Aster hendersonii) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to the northwestern United States. Commonly known as Henderson's aster, it is a perennial, herbaceous plant that may reach 70 to 150 centimeters (2 to 5 feet) tall. Its flowers have purple ray florets and yellow disk florets.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Isabella Tiger Moth, Peppered Moth, Satyr Pug Moth, American Lady
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Parallel Leafcutter Bee, Horn-faced Leafcutter Bee, Small Long-horned Bee
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Calycomyza promissa
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Greater Sage-Grouse, Western Calligrapher, Ruffed Grouse, Brown Bear
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Monarch, Narrow-headed Marsh Fly, Ligated Furrow Bee, Orange Sulphur
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.