''Chrysopsis mariana'', known as the Maryland golden-aster, is a

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Description

Compared to other asters, the Maryland golden-aster has broader leaves and larger flowers. Because of its silky stems, the Maryland golden-asters are also known as silkgrass. Like its relatives the prairie golden-aster and the grass-leaved golden-aster, the Maryland golden-aster blooms only from August to October. The Maryland golden-aster grows one to two feet tall.Flora of North America, Maryland goldenaster, ''Chrysopsis mariana'' (Linnaeus) Elliott
/ref> It grows in a variety of habitats including fields, natural rock outcrops, and open areas.

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External links

* ttp://www.northcreeknurseries.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/plants.plantDetail/plant_id/155/index.htm North Creek Nurseries, Gardening information on the Maryland golden-aster mariana Endemic flora of the United States Flora of the Eastern United States Plants described in 1763 {{Astereae-stub