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Flat-top White Aster

Doellingeria umbellata

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Illustration of Flat-top White Aster (Doellingeria umbellata)

Flat-top White Aster is a tall perennial with flat-topped clusters of white flowers. It blooms in late summer and fall, providing a striking display in meadows and wetlands. The plant is valued for its ability to attract a wide range of pollinators.

Habitat
It is found in moist meadows, wetlands, and along streams.
Diet
Bees, butterflies, and other insects are attracted to its flowers.
How common
Common

Best time to see a Flat-top White Aster

The best time to see a Flat-top White Aster is August–September, when about 83% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 7,867 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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