Contains 3 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
SERICOCARPUS Nees von Esenbeck, Gen. Sp. Aster. 10, 148. 1832.
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TYPE: Sericocarpus solidagineus (Michaux) Nees von Esenbeck (Aster solidagineus Michaux) Lectotypified by Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2. 3: 405. 1913.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sericocarpus asteroides | Toothed White-topped Aster | |||
| Sericocarpus linifolius | Narrow-leaf White-topped Aster | |||
| Sericocarpus tortifolius | Twisted-leaf White-topped Aster |
Identification Key
1. Cauline (at least proximal ones) and basal leaf blades toothed, basal or proximal leaves usually persistent on flowering stems; phyllaries recurved or spreading
1. Cauline leaf blades entire, sometimes the few most basal leaves toothed but these usually withered or absent on flowering stems; phyllaries erect or appressed (basalmost ones sometimes recurved or spreading)
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||