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Wild Aster

Photo by Steffi
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39.7798, -84.1998

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Description:

Roughly 1.5-2 inches across, single purple/blue flower on a single stalk. I've never seen more than one flower per plant. Flowers fold up during rain (see second photo).

Notes:

Found beneath a dogwood tree in my yard. Any help with an ID would be appreciated!

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Comments (1)
LucBertrand
magnifique ! this flower have a superbe color ! very nice picture

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Flowers of North America
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Midwestern gardens
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Wildflowers of Southwestern Ohio
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PublishedMarch 25, 2012

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