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El Paso County Wildflower Project - White Prairie Aster

Prairie Aster, White

Basionym

Symphyotrichum falcatum (formerly Aster falcatus) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Commonly called white prairie aster and western heath aster,[5] it is native to a widespread area of central and western North America.

Bloom Season: June - October

Habitat: Dry, Open areas

Photography Notes: Very cooperative

Credits: Jason Fazio, 01 June

El Paso County Wildflower Project - White Prairie Aster

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White Prairie Aster (native) is one of many wildflowers featured in the El Paso CO Wildflower Project, a community-built field guide documenting the wildflowers of El Paso County, Colorado.