Sharp-leaved, whorled or    mountain aster

Sharp-leaved, whorled or    mountain aster

Aster acuminatus

Aster of Composite Family - Asteraceae

This 1 to 3 foot tall woodland herb has the upper leaves (generally larger than the lower ones) closely situated and arranged in such a way that they appear whorled, especially when viewed from above.

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Leaves lance-shaped, pointed, and sharply but coarsely toothed. Flower heads generally white, but may be purple-tinged, about 1 to 1.5 inches wide and with 12 to 18 narrow rays. Number of flower heads variable (several to many). Stem zig-zag and hairy. (Photographed at Eagle Lake - September 5, 2002)