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Philadelphia Fleabane - Erigeron philadelphicus


Family: Asteraceae - Aster family Genus Common Name: Fleabane Native Status: NativeDicot Biennial Perennial Herb
Erigeron philadelphicus - Philadelphia Fleabane. Clasping leaves is a key identifier for this early blooming fleabane.

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Distribution of Erigeron philadelphicus in the United States and Canada:
USDA Map temporarily unavailable.
Blue=Native; Grey=Introduced

Map from USDA Plants Database:
USDA, NRCS. 2017. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 16 Jan 2025). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA.

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Site: Walker County, Ga Date: 2009-April-16Photographer: Gerald C Williamson
Clasping leaves is a key identifier for this early blooming fleabane.
Erigeron philadelphicus
Site: Walker County, GA Date: 2011-April-19Photographer: Gerald C Williamson
Nikon D7000Flash: Yes
Philadelphia Fleabane will have 150 or more ray florets.
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Erigeron philadelphicus
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Erigeron philadelphicus initially published on USWildflowers.com 2009-04-30; Updated 2015-06-24

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