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