Symphyotrichum subulatum

Wild Aster, Bushy Starwort at Bonython, ACT

Symphyotrichum subulatum at Bonython, ACT - 24 Mar 2016
Symphyotrichum subulatum at Bonython, ACT - 24 Mar 2016
Symphyotrichum subulatum at Bonython, ACT - 24 Mar 2016
Symphyotrichum subulatum at Bonython, ACT - 24 Mar 2016
Symphyotrichum subulatum at Bonython, ACT - 24 Mar 2016
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Symphyotrichum subulatum 14 Apr 2016 MichaelBedingfield
Erigeron canadensis 27 Mar 2016 BettyDonWood

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This is a common weed of disturbed areas next to ponds, lakes and creeks. The photos are fairly close, and the flowers small. The plant looks similar to Fleabane, but with the flowers being finer and with the purple tint to petal/sepals.

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   15 Apr 2016
Specimen identified by David Albrecht from CSIRO as Aster subulatus.

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