Aster ageratoides ssp. leiophyllus / Shiroyomena

Wild plants in and around Shimane 島根とその周辺の野生植物
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Aster ageratoides ssp. leiophyllus / Shiroyomena シロヨメナ
Bloom time: August-November

Family:	Astereraceae / Kikuka		Species in the genus Aster:
			Aster ageratoides ssp. leiophyllus / Shiroyomena Aster fastigiatus / Himeshion Aster glehnii var. hondoensis / Gomana Aster_microcephalus_var. ovatus / Nokongiku Aster scabe / Shirayamagiku Aster semiamplexicaulis / Inakagiku Aster spathulifolius / Darumagiku Aster subulatus var. obtusifolius / Houkigiku Aster tripolium / Uragiku
		Aster ageratoides ssp. leiophyllus / Shiroyomena シロヨメナ

Aster ageratoides ssp. leiophyllus, a perennial of 0.3-1m in height, inhabits forest fields and mountains. Leaves are oblong-like lanceolate, with sharply pointed tips, wedge-shaped bases, and margins with significant serrations. Flower heads measure 1.5-2cm in diameter; the involucres are tubular and approximately 4mm long. Achene's pappus is approximately 4mm in length. Bloom time: August-November.

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