Erigeron philadelphicus is
a perennial herb originating in North America that grows
broadly wild in Japan. Stems are hollow, rising to
0.3-1m in height; the whole is with vellus hairs.
Radical leaves are still alive in flowering time, and
the lower part of on-stem leaves are long, oblong, or
spatulate, with winged petioles. Bases of on-stem leaves
expand sideways like ear lobes to embrace the stems.
Flower heads are 2-2.5cm across, with many white to
light purple ray florets. Bloom time: May-July. |