Rayless Alkali Aster

"Rayless Alkali Aster" (Symphyotrichum ciliatum)

2007 September 1

2007 September 1

2007 September 17

2007 September 17

2007 September 19

2007 October 9

2007 October 9

We found these plants right on the lake shore ... growing where the lake use to be (it has receded so much, this year, 2007, especially)! I can't seem to find a whole lot of information on this plant. A winter project.