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Distribution by County   8989    
Symphyotrichum defoliatum  (Parish) G. L. Nesom
San bernardino aster
Symphyotrichum defoliatum is a perennial herb (rhizomatous) that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
also called Aster bernardinus
California Rare Plant Rank: 1B.2 (rare, threatened, or endangered in CA and elsewhere).
Record Count by County

Imperial: 1 Orange: 21 San Diego: 95
Kern: 5 Riverside: 24 San Luis Obispo: 1
Los Angeles: 17 San Bernardino: 60 Santa Barbara: 2

Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/21/2024).