Family: Asteraceae
[Aster ensifer Bosser., more...]
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Etymology: Aster: from the Greek aster, "a star," describing the radiate heads of the flowers
Plants: erect, annual forb 4"-40" tall; stems smooth to slightly fleshy
Leaves: linear
Flowers: heads less than 1/2" wide with very small bluish rays; inflorescence open
Habitat: wet marshes
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive
Plants: erect, annual forb 4"-40" tall; stems smooth to slightly fleshy
Leaves: linear
Flowers: heads less than 1/2" wide with very small bluish rays; inflorescence open
Habitat: wet marshes
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive
Flora of North America: Flora of North America USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
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from USDA Plants website