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Calico aster
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Symphyotrichum lateriflorum is a species of flowering plant in the aster family (Asteraceae). Commonly known as calico aster, starved aster, and white woodland aster, it is native to eastern and central North America. It is a perennial and herbaceous plant that may reach heights up to 120 centimeters and widths up to 30 centimeters.
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Taxonomy
Scientific:
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Symphyotrichum
Kingdom:
Plantae
Order:
Asterales
Habit:
herb