Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve
Symphyotrichum chilense (pacific aster)
Uncommon, native, perennial shrub found in coastal sage-scrub plant community, but also on the edges of oak woodland. Flowers are yellow (aging red). Blooms in spring. Previous scientific name: Lotus scoparius.
Symphyotrichum chilense (pacific aster) pictured in spring.
Symphyotrichum chilense (pacific aster) pictured in spring (showing height of plant).
Symphyotrichum chilense (pacific aster) pictured in spring.
Symphyotrichum chilense (pacific aster) pictured in spring.
Symphyotrichum chilense (pacific aster) pictured in spring.
Symphyotrichum chilense (pacific aster) pictured in spring.