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Plant Name:
Aster
Latin Name:
Aster sp.
Plant Type:
Wildflower
Edible Part:
Leaves, Flowers
About
Aster is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Asters are safe to feed and are a common treat for wild gopher and desert tortoises in North America.