Family: Asteraceae
heath aster, squarrose white aster, white prairie aster
[Aster ericoides f. caeruleus L., more...]
Thomas Givnish
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University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Aster: from the Greek aster, "a star," describing the radiate heads of the flowers
Plants: perennial forb
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial forb
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Atlas of the Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora: by T.S. Cochrane & H.H. Iltis: habitat, distribution infomation / flowering and fruiting times USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
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