Rock Aster
Eurybia avita (Alexander) G. L. Nesom is a very rare species native to granitic outgroups in northern Georgia and western South Carolina and was reported from one now extinct site in western North Carolina.Ìý Brouillet () noted the similarities to E. surculosa ²¹²Ô»åÌýE. paludosa citing Kral (1983).Ìý I have seen populations at multiple locations in Georgia (including several locations at Stone Mt.) and in Pickens Co., SC.Ìý The putative population from North Carolina is now extinct due to dam construction and habitat loss. Both violet-blue and white rayed morphs occur.
Brouillet, L.Ìý 2006.ÌýEurybia (Cassini) Cassini in F. Cuvier. pp. 365-382. In Flora North America Editorial Committee, eds. Flora of North America. Vol. 20. Asteraceae, Part 2. Astereae and Senecioneae. Oxford University Press, New York.
Last revised 12 May 2025 by J.C. Semple
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1-5. Eurybia avita.Ìý1-2. Habitat and shoot, Rockdale, Semple & Chmielewski 6146, Rockdale Co., Georgia.Ìý 3-4. Habitat and shoot, white rays, Semple & Chmielewski 6158, Pickens Co., South Carolina. 5. Inflorescence, S & Ch 6146.Ìý