Other common names:
Northern Aster, Northern Bog Aster, Slender White Aster Other scientific names: Aster junciformis, Aster borealis, Aster junceus, Aster laxifolius French names:
Aster boréale Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae) Group: Asters Distinctive features:
Long and very narrow leaves, inrolled along edges. Grows in bogs. Similar species: • Bog Aster (Oclemena nemoralis) - also grows in bogs; flowers larger, leaves larger. • Purple-stemmed Aster (Symphyotrichum puniceum) - also grows in wet areas; leaves larger; often has purple stem. • Grass-leaved Goldenrod (Euthamia graminifolia) - is a Goldenrod; leaves slightly wider. • Bog Goldenrod (Solidago uliginosa) - also grows in bogs; is a Goldenrod. Flowers: Summer, Autumn; White; 7 or more parts (petals); White. Leaves:
very narrow, inrolled along the edges. Habitat: Wet Areas; Bogs, fens. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 460 Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 96, 360 Native/Non-native:
Native Status:
Common, but seldom seen due to its habitat.
Notes:
This Aster is called Rush Aster due to its long and narrow leaves (rush-like).
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: boreale: northern For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
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