Symphyotrichum simmondsii (formerly Aster simmondsii) is a species of flowering plant of the family Asteraceae endemic to the southeastern United States. Commonly known as Simmonds' aster, it is a colony-forming herbaceous perennial.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Simmonds' 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 dumosum
- Symphyotrichum lentum
- Symphyotrichum eulae
- Symphyotrichum tenuifolium
- Symphyotrichum hallii
- Symphyotrichum boreale
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Asterales
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Symphyotrichum
- Species
- Symphyotrichum simmondsii
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