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Questions and Answers: 2022

Question: Hello, I was wondering if you might know who this is? I realize my photos aren't the clearest, but I …

  • Question

    Hello, I was wondering if you might know who this is? I realize my photos aren't the clearest, but I was hoping the perforate leaf would provide a clue. Thanks in advance.

    Answer

    Dear sldz22, good morning. The plant looks like a vegetative individual of Symphyotrichum patens (late purple American-aster). This species shown the prominently clasping leaf bases of the plant you've photographed. I don't know where this image was taken, and location information is critical (sometimes I won't be able to help without it). Best wishes.