Species
Aster novae-angliae
Etymology
Aster: From the Greek aster 'star' which the flowers resemble
novae-angliae: from New England
Common Name(s)
Michaelmas daisy
Family
Asteraceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs - Composites
Similar Taxa
densely glandular peduncles
Flower Colours
Red / Pink,Violet / Purple
Year Naturalised
1969
Origin
N. America
This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010