Rush Aster
Symphyotrichum boreale
(formerly Aster junciformis) |
 Other common names:
Northern Aster, Northern Bog Aster, Slender White Aster
Other scientific names:
Aster junciformis, Aster borealis, Aster junceus, Aster laxifolius
French names:
Aster boréale
Family:
Composite Family (Asteraceae)
Group:
Asters
Distinctive features:
Long and very narrow leaves, inrolled along edges. Grows in bogs.
Similar species:
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Bog Aster (Oclemena nemoralis) - also grows in bogs; flowers larger, leaves larger.
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Purple-stemmed Aster (Symphyotrichum puniceum) - also grows in wet areas; leaves larger; often has purple stem.
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Grass-leaved Goldenrod (Euthamia graminifolia) - is a Goldenrod; leaves slightly wider.
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Bog Goldenrod (Solidago uliginosa) - also grows in bogs; is a Goldenrod.
Flowers:
Summer, Autumn; White; 7 or more parts (petals); White.
Leaves:
very narrow, inrolled along the edges.
Habitat:
Wet Areas; Bogs, fens.
Books:
Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 460
Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 96, 360
Native/Non-native:
Native
Status:
Common, but seldom seen due to its habitat.
Notes:
This Aster is called Rush Aster due to its long and narrow leaves (rush-like).
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: boreale: northern
Photographs:
133 photographs available, of which 13 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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