Wildflowers Found in Oregon

Douglas' Aster

Aster subspicatus - Locally common, all summer, perennial, 1-4 ft. Cluster of erect leafy stems from spreading roots. Stems with many hairy leaves. Leaves toothed; lower leaves lance-shaped, without petiole but do not clasp stem. Flowers few to many, held in cyme. Flower cup of overlapping bracts, the outer bracts with paper-like margins and light yellow to reddish brown base; ray flowers purple or blue, about 1/2-1 in. long. Grows on beaches, along streams, disturbed areas, other open moist sites, at low elevations. Native.