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New England aster

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae is a species of flowering plant in the aster family (Asteraceae) native to central and eastern North America. Commonly known as New England aster, hairy Michaelmas-daisy, or Michaelmas daisy, it is a perennial, herbaceous plant usually between 30 and 120 centimeters tall and 60 to 90 cm wide.

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Taxonomy

Scientific: Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Genus: Symphyotrichum
Kingdom: Plantae
Habit: herb