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Questions and Answers: 2017

Question: This aster was found near a pond in Woodlawn Preserve, NY Thank You,

  • Question

    This aster was found near a pond in Woodlawn Preserve, NY Thank You,

    Answer

    Dear Auntie, for the American-asters, I need to see leaves and a side-view of the capitulum (flower head) so I can the involucral bracts. Without those features, I can't help confidently because there are several this plant could be (Symphyotrichum pilosum, S. dumosum, S. lanceolatum). Sorry I can't help you without more information.