About Eurybia furcata (E.S.Burgess) G.L.Nesom
Eurybia furcata, commonly known as forked aster, is an herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the family Asteraceae. It is native primarily to the Great Lakes region and the Ozark Mountains in the United States. Throughout its entire range, this species is uncommon. Its distribution extends from the northern U.S. states of Michigan and Wisconsin, south through Nebraska, Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana, and continues into Missouri and Arkansas. This species cannot tolerate shade, and it typically grows on rocky north-facing slopes, especially slopes made of limestone, dolomite, or sandstone. It can also be found in bluff seeps, moist woods along streams, and occasionally in disturbed sites. It is currently included in the Center for Plant Conservation's National Collection of Endangered Plants.
