Wetlands: Arid West: Equally likely to occur in wetlands and non wetlands Mountains, Valleys and Coast: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands
[plants.usda.gov] Erosion Control: Western aster can be used for seeding unstable slopes.
Young plants do not attract heavy use from cattle, and the
mature plants provide good cover and have extensive
roots (Stevens and Monsen 1994). (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
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https://www.calflora.org/(Accessed: 03/28/2025).