Northern bog aster

Symphyotrichum boreale (formerly Aster borealis) is a species of flowering plant of the aster family (Asteraceae) native to North America. Commonly known as rush aster, northern bog aster, and slender white aster, it is a perennial, herbaceous plant that may reach heights of 85 centimetres (2 feet 9 inches).

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Northern bog aster being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Symphyotrichum robynsianum
• Symphyotrichum tradescanti
• Symphyotrichum simmondsii
• Symphyotrichum hallii
• Symphyotrichum tenuifolium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Family

Asteraceae

Genus

Symphyotrichum

Species

Symphyotrichum boreale

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