Symphyotrichum lanceolatum (Willd.) G.L. Nesom
western willow aster
Asteraceae (Aster family)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
western willow aster
Asteraceae (Aster family)
Introduction to Vascular Plants
Map
Distribution of Symphyotrichum lanceolatum
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Illustration
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Illustration Source: The Illustrated Flora of British Columbia
Ecology
Ecological Framework for Symphyotrichum lanceolatum
The table below shows the species-specific information calculated from
original data (BEC database) provided by the BC Ministry of Forests and Range.
(Updated August, 2013)
The table below shows the species-specific information calculated from
original data (BEC database) provided by the BC Ministry of Forests and Range.
(Updated August, 2013)
| Site Information |
Value / Class |
||
|
Avg |
Min |
Max |
|
| Elevation
(metres) |
1970 | 1970 | 1970 |
| Slope
Gradient (%) |
15 | 15 | 15 |
|
Aspect (degrees) |
21 | 22 | 22 |
| Soil
Moisture Regime (SMR) [0 - very xeric; 4 - mesic; 8 - hydric] |
1 | 1 | 1 |
| Modal
Nutrient Regime
Class |
B | ||
| #
of field plots species was recorded in: |
1 | ||
| Modal
BEC Zone Class |
ESSF | ||
|
All BEC Zones (# of stations/zone) species was recorded in |
ESSF(1) | ||
|
Source:
Klinkenberg 2013
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Status Information
| Scientific Name | Origin Status | Provincial Status | BC List (Red Blue List) | COSEWIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symphyotrichum lanceolatum ssp. lanceolatum var. lanceolatum | Unlisted | Unknown (Non-established) | Not Listed | |
| Symphyotrichum lanceolatum var. hesperium | Native | S3S4 | Yellow | Not Listed |
| Symphyotrichum lanceolatum var. lanceolatum | Native | SNR | Not Reviewed | Not Listed |
BC Ministry of Environment: BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer.
Synonyms
Synonyms and Alternate Names:
Aster lanceolatus