This plant’s native range is the eastern portion of North America. When you can identify it, leave a comment below with both the common name and scientific name of the plant. Also, please share any personal connection or story you may have about this plant.
Leaves and flower buds
Flower arrangement
Flowers in bloom
Flowers
Group of plants in typical habitat
ANSWER (subsequently added to this post to facilitate the “search” function for these images): White wood aster (Eurybia divaricata)
I believe this is White Wood Aster, Eurybia divaricata.
wild guess, White Wood Aster (Aster divaricatus)?
Is this Eurybia divaricata (White Wood-aster)? I don’t know about you, but each summer and fall, I enjoy taking the time to key out and remember the names of various local Asters, this species being one of them.
Indeed, this is White wood aster (Eurybia divaricata). The flowers are intriguing with their color varying from yellow to rose.