Asteraceae · Confirmed identification
Himalayan Aster
Aster sp.
About this flower
A tall aster with one big flower head — a gold centre ringed by many fine blue-violet petals. One of the showiest daisies of the high meadows in late summer.
From the field guide — published botanical records.
- Elevation
- ~ 3,000–4,500 m
- Bloom window
- July – September
- Habitat
- Alpine meadows and open slopes
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