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Symphyotrichum Species, Purplestem Aster, Swamp Aster, Wild Aster

Symphyotrichumpuniceum

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Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Symphyotrichum (sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum)

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puniceum (pun-IK-ee-um)

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Aster puniceus

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Symphyotrichum Species, Purplestem Aster, Swamp Aster, Wild Aster

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