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Photo of Eurybia furcata. Dark green, alternate, toothed leaves. A small array of composite inflorescences with white ray and yellow disc flowers.
Refinding a Midwest Endemic Aster
This fall in Northwest IL, Eurybia furcata (forked aster) was a top priority for Plants of Concern monitoring. This stunning, white-flowered aster is a regional endemic where it is known from only seven states: Arkansas, Illinois,...
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