About Eurybia schreberi (Nees) Nees
Eurybia schreberi (Nees) Nees, commonly known as Schreber's aster or nettle-leaved Michaelmas-daisy, is a perennial herb belonging to the family Asteraceae. It is native to eastern North America, occurring in both Canada and the United States. Its flower heads bloom in late summer or early fall, bearing white ray florets and yellow disc florets. Across its native range, it is listed as endangered in Indiana and Iowa, classified as a species of special concern in Tennessee, and is considered possibly extirpated in Maine. This species is native to eastern Canada and the eastern United States. In Canada, it is only found in Ontario. In the United States, it occurs in every state east of Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee, excluding North Carolina and all states south of North Carolina. It has also been introduced to Europe, where it is found specifically in Scotland. Eurybia schreberi grows most commonly at elevations between 0 and 1200 metres (0 to 4000 feet). It typically inhabits damp to mesic deciduous mixed woods, most often stands dominated by maple, elm, or oak, and also grows in thickets and shaded roadbanks.
