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Erigeron borealis
Erigeron borealis (Vierh.) Simms
Boreal Fleabane, Alpine Fleabane
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Trimorpha borealis
USDA Symbol: ERBO2
USDA Native Status: GL (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 10 inches tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Yellow , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
Canada: NUNative Distribution: Greenland and extreme northern Canada.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Erigeron borealis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Erigeron borealis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Erigeron borealis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-06-14Research By: CBR