Chrysopsis mariana, known as the Maryland golden-aster, is a North American species of plants in the family Asteraceae.

The Maryland golden-aster ranges from Rhode Island and New York, west to Kentucky and southern Ohio, and south as far as Florida and Texas.

[2] Compared to other asters, the Maryland golden-aster has broader leaves and larger flowers.

Because of its silky stems, the Maryland golden-asters are also known as silkgrass.

[3][4] It grows in a variety of habitats including fields, natural rock outcrops, and open areas.