Species in the genus Aster:

Aster glehnii var. hondoensis / Gomana ゴマナ

Aster glehnii var. hondoensis is a perennial found in grasslands in hilly districts; stems, measuring 1-1.5m in height, feel rough, with short hairs throughout, as with the leaves. The leaves are in the shape of a long oblong, measuring 13-19cm in length, with serrated margins. Many white flower heads bloom in corymbs on the upper parts, measuring approximately 1.5cm in diameter. Bloom time: September-October.