| Family | Aster (Asteraceae) |
|---|---|
| Bloom | Summer, fall |
| Habitat | Meadows, roadsides |
| Status | Non-Native |
| Cycle | Perennial |
| Height | 2-5′ |
| Flower | Flowers have several yellow flowers about 1″ across in branched clusters. More than one may be in bloom at a time. |
| Leaf | Leaves are stemmed, alternate, clasping, prickly edged. Lower leaves mostly pinnately divided, upper leaves are smaller and less divided. |
| Notes | Stems are stout, erect, hollow, and contain milky juice. |
