Latin name: Symphyotrichum greatae (Parish) G.L.
  Nesom
  Pronunciation:
sim-fee-oh-TRI-kus GRAY-tee

  Common name: Greata's aster
  Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower)
  Habitat: Damp places in canyons to 4500', San Gabriel
  Mts, UNCOMMON

  Blooming period: August to October
  Click for Latin name derivations:  1) Symphyotrichum
  2) greatae
  Formerly Aster greatae
Return to Home Page