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Symphyotrichum lanceolatum (Willd.) G. L. Nesom

narrow-leaved Michaelmas daisy (Asteraceae / Compositae)

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Synonym | Aster lanceolatus Willd.

Symphyotrichum lanceolatum is a widespread species in its native North America, and can now be found across many parts of the British Isles.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2011-10-14

 narrow-leaved Michaelmas daisy / Symphyotrichum lanceolatum: _Symphyotrichum lanceolatum_ is a widespread species in its native North America, and can now be found across many parts of the British Isles.

Unlike many of the Symphyotrichum species in the British Isles, S. lanceolatum has stem-leaves that do not clasp the stem.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2011-10-14

 narrow-leaved Michaelmas daisy / Symphyotrichum lanceolatum: Unlike many of the _Symphyotrichum_ species in the British Isles, _S. lanceolatum_ has stem-leaves that do not clasp the stem.

The flowers of Symphyotrichum lanceolatum are paler than in most of its relatives, typically white rather than pale purple.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2011-10-14

 narrow-leaved Michaelmas daisy / Symphyotrichum lanceolatum: The flowers of _Symphyotrichum lanceolatum_ are paler than in most of its relatives, typically white rather than pale purple.

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