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Symphyotrichum Species, Silky Aster, Western Silver Aster

Symphyotrichumsericeum

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

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

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sericeum (ser-IK-ee-um)

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Aster sericeus

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ButterflyMom21

San Antonio, TX (Zone 9a) | September 2004 | neutral

This forb (herbaceous perennial) has pretty purple flowers with silky grey-green leaves. It has been used for its medicinal properties i...Read More

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Symphyotrichum Species, Silky Aster, Western Silver Aster

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