Aster laevis

     Smooth Aster

Asteraceae

  Fruit Type:  Achene

  Fruiting Period:  Oct

  Flowering Period:  Aug - Sep

  Color:  Brown

  Size:  0.5 x 2 mm

  Shape:  Cylindrical with one truncated end

  Surface Features:  Silky pappus; streaked

  Scarification:  Not required

  Stratification:  Not required

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  Stems:  Basal

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    Attachment:  Petiolate  (winged)

    Margin:  Entire with hairs

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