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Description:
Leaf: All the leaves are heart-shape at the base and
clasp the stem. They are rough to the touch and have no teeth along the
margins. They have a pleasant odor when crushed.
Flower: Each head, which is up to 2.5cm across, has
a yellow disk surrounded by up to 100 narrow, bright purple rays. There are
several heads in a terminal cluster.
Blooming months: August-September
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Discussion:
Because of its gorgeous colors, these plants are a favorite of gardeners.
Some Indian tribes believed that smoke from burning plants could revive a
fainted person. A concoction of tea was also believed to relieve headaches.
Distribution: This species occurs in
woods and prairies. New England Aster ranges from
Native
or Introduced to
Location:
N41048.677’ W089040.972’
Copyright:
© 2004 Nancy Trainor,
References:
Keller, Carolyn. Prairie Plants of
Ladd, Doug. Tallgrass Prairie Wildflowers, The Nature Conservancy, 1995.
Peterson, Roger Tory. Wildflowers Northeastern/North Central
Mohlenbroch, Robert H., and John W. Voigt. Prairie
Plants of
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