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Big-leaved Aster [Eurybia macrophylla]

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Common Name: Big-leaved Aster
Scientic Name: Eurybia macrophylla
Colors: Blue, White
Months Appearing: August

Native perennial of forest floor.  1-3 feet tall. Also called Large-leaved aster.

Colonies of basal leaves may exist without many flower stems. Spreads often via rhizomes.

Flat topped flower head. " Ragged looking". May be white or blue. ~ 1 inch in diameter. 

Leaves: alternate,simple, toothed. Basal leaves perhaps a little heart shaped. Upper leaves oval to lance shaped.

Woods of Chimney Corners Resort, Benzie County, Michigan.  8/14          2157, 2156

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