Pacific Aster

Symphyotrichum chilense (formerly Aster chilensis) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common names Pacific aster and common California aster. It is native to the west coast of North America from British Columbia to Southern California and the Channel Islands. It grows in many habitats, especially along the coast and in the coastal mountain ranges. Despite its scientific name, it does not occur in Chile. Pacific aster blooms from June to October with violet ray florets surrounding yellow disk florets. Note that Corethrogyne filaginifolia shares its common name of California aster.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Pacific 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 ascendens
• Symphyotrichum subspicatum
• Symphyotrichum lentum
• Symphyotrichum bracteolatum
• Symphyotrichum spathulatum
• Symphyotrichum defoliatum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Family

Asteraceae

Genus

Symphyotrichum

Species

Symphyotrichum chilense

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