Short-rayed alkali aster (Symphyotrichum frondosum) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 1

Assessment Summary – April 2006

Common name : Short-rayed alkali aster

Scientific name : Symphyotrichum frondosum

Status : Endangered

Reason for designation : An annual herb of lake shorelines present at only a few remaining sites in restricted habitats. The small populations are subject to disruption from such activities as trampling, beach management, spread of invasive plants and potential development of a major facility at one of the primary sites.

Occurrence : British Columbia

Status history : Designated Endangered in April 2006. Assesment based on a new status report.