Symphyotrichum occidentale var. occidentale

Family: Asteraceae (Compositae) · Type: Herb · Native

Symphyotrichum occidentale var. occidentale is a native California herb in the Asteraceae (Compositae) family.

Symphyotrichum occidentale var. occidentale is a California native found in the Northwestern California, Cascade Range, Sierra Nevada, Transverse Ranges, San Jacinto Mountains, and Great Basin bioregions, growing in meadows at elevations from 1,200 to 2,800 meters. Flowering from June to August, it has lanceolate to narrowly elliptic leaves and produces three to ten flower heads per plant.

Habitat and range

Habitat: Meadows

Elevation: 1200--2800 m

Outside California: to northwestern Canada, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico

Bloom period

Symphyotrichum occidentale var. occidentale blooms Jun--Aug.

Frequently asked questions

Is Symphyotrichum occidentale var. occidentale native to California?

Yes. Symphyotrichum occidentale var. occidentale is native to California (recorded as native).

When does Symphyotrichum occidentale var. occidentale bloom?

Symphyotrichum occidentale var. occidentale blooms Jun--Aug.

What plant family does Symphyotrichum occidentale var. occidentale belong to?

Symphyotrichum occidentale var. occidentale is in the Asteraceae (Compositae) family, genus Symphyotrichum.

What habitat does Symphyotrichum occidentale var. occidentale grow in?

Symphyotrichum occidentale var. occidentale grows in Meadows.

Related species

Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.

All Symphyotrichum species · All Asteraceae (Compositae)

Sources: Jepson eFlora

Last updated 2026-10-07

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