Maryland Biodiversity Project - Flax-leaved Whitetop Aster (Ionactis linariifolia)

Flax-leaved Whitetop Aster Ionactis linariifolia (Linnaeus) Green

Synonyms: Aster linariifolius, Flaxleaf Aster, Ionactis linearifolius.

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Leaves are linear, entire, and stiff with one main vein running the length of the leaf. Flowers are typically violet and can be white.

There are 28 records in the project database.

Flax-leaved Whitetop Aster in Wicomico Co., Maryland (10/11/2019). Photo by Jim Brighton. (MBP list)

Flax-leaved Whitetop Aster blooming in Howard Co., Maryland (9/28/2014). Photo by Jim Brighton. (MBP list)

Flax-leaved Whitetop Aster in Worcester Co., Maryland (9/16/2014). Photo by Jim Stasz. (MBP list)

Flax-leaved Whitetop Aster blooming in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/10/2015). Photo by Elizabeth Miller. (MBP list)

Flax-leaved Whitetop Aster growing in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/10/2015). Photo by Elizabeth Miller. (MBP list)

Flax-leaved Whitetop Aster blooming in Montgomery Co., Maryland (5/30/2012). Photo by Fritz Flohr Reynolds. (MBP list)

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