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Frost Aster

Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

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Description:

http://ontariowildflowers.com/main/species.php?id=6 ... or ... http://perverdonk.com/Wild%20Flowers/ ... They're either Frost Aster or Calico Aster but, according to the 2nd link here, it's Frost Aster. His pictures show Calico Aster petals are curly whereas Frost Aster petals are straight. But, the first link shows straight petals as Calico Aster so, I don't know.... at the 2nd link, click on "Aster," listed alphabetically on the left. It takes you straight to these flowers.

Species ID Suggestions

Common Eastern Bumble Bee

Bombus impatiens

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Comments (4)
Marianne Wells
They're either Calico or Frost Aster. See my explanation under Description above ^. I think they are Frost Aster.
Marianne Wells
I found it :) This is fun. It's Calico Aster ... http://www.hutchmartin.com/monarch-in-calico-aster.html
peter
As for the flower, I think it's Bellium minutum
peter
The grey stripes on its body helped in the identification.

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Flowers of North America
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PublishedApril 8, 2011

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