Latin name: Symphyotrichum spathulatum (Lindl.) G.L. Nesom var. spathulatum Pronunciation: sim-fee-oh-TRY-kumspath-yoo-LAY-tum Common name: Western mountain aster Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower) Habitat: Moist habitats, 4000'-10000', meadows,montane coniferous forest, Transverse Range, San Jacinto Mts Blooming period: July to September Name derivations: 1) Symphyotrichum 2) spathulatum |
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