Bog Aster

Symphyotrichum puniceum is a species in the Asteraceae family, native to eastern North America. It is known by several common names, including Bog Aster, purplestem aster, red-stalk aster, red-stemmed aster, and swamp aster. The plant has also been referred to as early purple aster, cocash, swanweed, and meadow scabish. Its distribution spans multiple regions, including Vermont, Alabama, Alberta, British Columbia, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Great Britain, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Labrador, Louisiana, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Michigan, and Minnesota.