Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wooton & Standl.) G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 260 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088469
Common Names
- Eurybia horrida
- Bitter Wood Aster
- Rough Wood Aster
Description
Eurybia horrida (also called Rough Wood Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has a rosette of basal leaves and white flowers that bloom in late summer. It grows in moist, shady woodlands and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Eurybia horrida is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eurybia horrida is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eurybia horrida is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It is easily propagated by seed or division. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.
Where to Find Eurybia horrida
Eurybia horrida can be found in the eastern United States and Canada.
Eurybia horrida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eurybia horrida?
Eurybia horrida
What is the common name of Eurybia horrida?
Horrid Wood Aster
What is the habitat of Eurybia horrida?
Woodlands, thickets, and meadows
Species in the Eurybia genus
Eurybia integrifolia,
Eurybia conspicua,
Eurybia radulina,
Eurybia merita,
Eurybia saxicastellii,
Eurybia glauca,
Eurybia furcata,
Eurybia surculosa,
Eurybia hemispherica,
Eurybia compacta,
Eurybia macrophylla,
Eurybia jonesiae,
Eurybia divaricata,
Eurybia spinulosa,
Eurybia avita,
Eurybia schreberi,
Eurybia horrida,
Eurybia spectabilis,
Eurybia paludosa,
Eurybia sibirica,
Eurybia herveyi,
Eurybia mirabilis,
Eurybia radula,
Eurybia chlorolepis,
Eurybia eryngiifolia,
Eurybia chasei,
Eurybia kingii,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,