Symphyotrichum pratense
# Symphyotrichum pratense

Symphyotrichum pratense (formerly Aster pratensis) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to the southeastern United States. Commonly known as barrens silky aster, it is a perennial, herbaceous plant that may reach 40 to 60 centimeters (16 to 24 inches) tall. Its flowers have rose-purple ray florets and pink then purple disk florets.

## Gallery

* Stem, leaves, flower head
* Stem and leaves
* Bracts, involucre, and phyllaries
* Flower head top view
* Flower head side view with rays pulled back
* Fruits

## Citations

* ↑ NatureServe 2021.
* 1 2 3 POWO 2019.
* ↑ Brouillet et al. 2006.
