Florida Golden Aster
Chrysopsis floridana
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photo ©Ginger
Allen, UF/IFAS
Size- 1-1.5'
Identifiers- perennial herb, basal rosettes, woody stems
- 1" yellow flat topped disc/ray flowers
Adaptations- short wooly hairs, short
lived plant
Status- State/federally Endangered
Distribution- Hillsborough, Hardee, Manatee Counties
Reproduction- wind dispersed by seed
Habitat- Sand pine-oak scrub
Fun facts
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"hairs" on plants discourage animal/insect grazing
- loss of habitat biggest threat to population
- photo taken at the "Golden Aster Scrub Nature Preserve" in Hillsborough
Co.
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