Promoted
Canadanthus modestus (Modest Aster)
In a low spot at the head of a trail through a restored fen. Also abundantly present in the fen.
Canadanthus modestus is similar in appearance to Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (New England Aster) but differs from the latter by flowering stems, phyllaries, and bracts densely glandular-hairy (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae has glandular hairs and non-glandular hairs mixed) and sessile leaves that do not have auricles (small projections) that wrap around the stem. In Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin habitat preferences also differ with Canadanthus modestus preferring cool wet habitats and Symphyotrichum novae-angliae usually found in warmer areas in moist soil. In other parts of its range it occurs in moist, well-drained woods and clearings and roadsides.
Canadanthus is a North American genus of flowering plant in the daisy family. The only known species is Canadanthus modestus, native to northern North America. Canadanthus modestus is an herbaceous perennial spreading by means of underground rhizomes, thus producing large colonies. It has several flower heads, each with pink or purple ray florets and white or yellow disc florets.
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