Pityopsis falcata (Pursh) Nutt.
sickle-leaved golden aster
sickle-leaved golden aster
July 4,
Myles Standish State Forest, Carver
Sickle-leaved golden aster is well adapted to dry, sandy coastal habitats. Its stems, leaves, and linear imbricated phyllaries are covered with tufts of white "wool."