ON THIS PLANT
Symphyotrichum pratense (formerly Aster pratensis) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to the southeastern United States. Commonly known as barrens silky aster, it is a perennial, herbaceous plant that may reach 40 to 60 centimeters (16 to 24 inches) tall. Its flowers have rose-purple ray florets and pink then purple disk florets.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Symphyotrichum
- Family
- Asteraceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en barrens silky aster en Meadow Aster
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