Symphyotrichum subulatum

A perennial of moist habitats, growing sporadically along ditches in Las Cruces & elsewhere.

A portion of an inflorescence along a ditch in northern Las Cruces, 14 Sep 2008.

Pseudanthia in Las Cruces, 14 Sep 2008.

Side view of a pseudanthium in Las Cruces, showing phyllaries, 14 Sep 2008.

Achenes in Las Cruces, 14 Sep 2008.

An inflorescence in Las Cruces, 14 Sep 2008.

A cauline leaf in Las Cruces, 14 Sep 2008.