Common Name: Ruth's golden aster

Scientific Name: Pityopsis (=Heterotheca, =Chrysopsis) ruthii

Family: Asteraceae -- Aster family

Groups--Plants, Flowering Plants ................................ Listed As--Endangered
Lead Region--4 ...................................... Date First Listed--July 18, 1985
Critical Habitat--None .................... Special Rules--None
Recovery Priority--5C ............................ Approved Recovery Plan?--Yes
Federal Register Citation Numbers: First Listing--191, Current Status--191
Historic Range: U.S.A. (TN)
This Status Likely To Occur In: TN

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