Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
AMSONIA Walter, Fl. Carol. 98. 1788.
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TYPE: Amsonia tabernaemontana Walter Lectotypified by Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2. 3: 20. 1913.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
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| Amsonia ciliata | FRINGED BLUESTAR | Native | ||
| Amsonia tabernaemontana | EASTERN BLUESTAR | Native FACW (NWPL) FACW (DEP) |
Identification Key
1. Petioles (1)2-5(6) mm long; leaf blades (4)8-18(23) mm wide
1. Petioles 0-4 mm long, usually absent in distal leaves; leaf blades 0.3-10 mm wide
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2. Distal leaf blades 3-10 mm wide, margins slightly to strongly revolute
2. Distal leaf blades 0.3-1(2.4) mm wide, margins revolute
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
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