Pityopsis aspera
| Pityopsis aspera | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Pityopsis |
| Species: | P. aspera
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| Binomial name | |
| Pityopsis aspera (A.Gray) Small
| |
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]
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]
References
- ^ a b Weakley, Alan S. (October 20, 2020). Flora of the Southeastern United States. Chapel Hill, North Carolina: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- ^ a b "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
- ^ Semple, John C. (November 6, 2020). "Pityopsis aspera". Flora of North America.
- ^ "Pityopsis aspera | pineland silkgrass". wildflowersearch.org. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
- ^ "USDA Plants Database". plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
- ^ "Pityopsis aspera var. adenolepis - FSUS". fsus.ncbg.unc.edu. Retrieved 2025-09-26.