Small white aster
(Symphyotrichum racemosum)

Formerly Aster racemosus; Aster vimineus. aka small-headed aster. Flowers are usually white, but may be pale blue or lavender. Flowers of this species are noticeably smaller than those of our other white asters; each containing 15 - 30 rays. Lower leaves are thin and grass-like. Stems are smooth and reddish brown and bear many small thin leaves along the side branches. MC. For a guide to local asters, click here. (Asteraceae)