Flat-topped White Aster
Doellingeria umbellata (formerly Aster umbellatus) |
Other common names:
Flat-topped Aster, Parasol Whitetop, Umbellate Aster
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Other scientific names:
Aster umbellatus, Aster pubentior
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French names:
Aster à ombelles
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Family:
Composite Family (Asteraceae)
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Group:
Asters
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Distinctive features:
Flat-topped white flower head with white flowers. Vein pattern on leaves.
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Similar species:
Large-leaved Aster (Eurybia macrophylla)
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Flowers:
Summer, Autumn; White; 7 or more parts (petals); 2cm in diameter. Ray flowers: 4-15, white. Disc flowers: 10-40, yellow becoming brown. Usually arranged in a flat-topped cluster, but with exceptions.
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Leaves:
Alternate, Simple; Lance-shaped, with prominent veins. They are smooth when rubbed in one direction, rough the other way.
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Height:
100-150 cm (39-59 in)
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Stem:
Sometimes purplish.
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Habitat:
Forests, Wet Areas, Moist Meadows; Moist woods and swamps, fens.
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Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun
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Lifespan:
Perennial.
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Books:
Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 462
Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 96
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Native/Non-native:
Native
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Status:
Moderately common.
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Notes:
This Aster is fairly easy to recognize due to the flat-topped flower umbel (although it does vary a bit). Look for the prominent vein pattern on the leaves, which is distinctive.
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Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: umbellata: bearing umbelsumbellatus: like umbels
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Photographs:
164 photographs available, of which 13 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
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Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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