Symphyotrichum squamatum
Wild Aster, Bushy Starwort at Watson, ACT
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| Symphyotrichum squamatum | abread111 | 30 Mar 2025 | |
| Symphyotrichum squamatum | JaneR | 29 Mar 2025 |
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3 comments
8 Apr 2025
that area has a lot of non-native species, and it would be a major weeding exercise to reduce the shoreline area to just native species. I left it: its non-invasive. This is an end-of-season species. It gets noticed because it is so tall, but not if cattle are present. It is habitat restricted, favouring a drying habitat. Combination of soil conditions and season requirements mean it may not always be present.
8 Apr 2025
OK, I realise it is a weedy area, and I have not seen this species often. And where I did see it on Mount Majura it was about this time of year and not near a shoreline, but it was a much wetter season. Thanks for explaining its modus operandi.
Barbara
Barbara
Location information
- Coordinates 149.165236-35.235172
- Altitude 620.5m
- Maps Watson Woodlands
- Places Watson, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 28 Mar 2025 03:35 PM Recorded on
- JaneR Recorded by
- 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Symphyotrichum squamatum Scientific name
- Wild Aster, Bushy Starwort Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Minor weed or pest
- Up to 1149.57m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Aster subulatus Symphyotrichum subulatum
Seasonal activity
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Was the plant in flower?
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