Symphyotrichum ontarionis (formerly Aster ontarionis) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to eastern North America. Commonly known as Ontario aster and bottomland aster, it is a perennial, herbaceous plant that may reach heights of 120 centimeters (4 feet). Each flower head has many tiny florets put together into what appear as one.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Ontario 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 eulae
- Symphyotrichum lateriflorum
- Symphyotrichum racemosum
- Symphyotrichum lanceolatum
- Symphyotrichum tradescanti
- Symphyotrichum pilosum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Asterales
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Symphyotrichum
- Species
- Symphyotrichum ontarionis
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