Symphyotrichum subspicatum (formerly Aster subspicatus) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to western North America. Commonly known as Douglas' aster, it is a perennial, herbaceous plant that may reach 40 to 120 centimeters (1 to 4 feet) tall. Its flowers have violet ray florets and yellow then reddish disk florets.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Douglas' 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 novi-belgii
- Symphyotrichum robynsianum
- Symphyotrichum chilense
- Symphyotrichum foliaceum
- Symphyotrichum bracteolatum
- Aster maackii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Asterales
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Symphyotrichum
- Species
- Symphyotrichum subspicatum
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