Glaucous Aster

Symphyotrichum laeve (L.) Á.Löve & D.Löve is a member of the Asteraceae family and is commonly known as Glaucous Aster. It is native to Canada, the United States, and Coahuila, Mexico. The plant is distributed across several regions, including British Columbia, California, Colorado, and parts of Europe such as Austria, Belgium, and Denmark. Common names for this species include smooth blue aster, smooth aster, smooth-leaved aster, and glaucous Michaelmas-daisy. It has been documented in various states and provinces, including Alabama, Arkansas, and Alberta, as well as in parts of South America such as Antioquia and Bogotá. The species was first published in 1982.