A cute little #wildflower that was #SeenOnMyWalk today in #TrumbullCT. Apple Intelligence identified it as “Symphyotrichum”.

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Possibly #Symphyotrichum (#Aster) ericoides, white heath aster, at the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre https://www.nkmipdesert.com
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The asters are very hard to differentiate, but this is likely #Symphyotrichum (#Aster) ciliolatum, fringed blue aster, at the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre https://www.nkmipdesert.com
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Scale-leaf Aster (Symphyotrichum adnatum) is native to the southeastern United States. This species hosts the Pearl Crescent (Phycoides tharos) and American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) butterflies and is hardy in zones 8-11. In a garden, it likes full sun and well-drained soil. More information can be found at: https://shop.mcmullenhouse.com/scale-leaf-aster-symphyotrichum-adnatum/. #NativePlants #ButterflyGardening #PollinatorGardening #Symphyotrichum #Asteraceae
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