Blue Fleabane
Erigeron acer
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A densely hairy grey green herb. It can grow for one or two years. The stems are erect. The leaves near the base are narrow or oval and may or may not have teeth. They have stalks. The upper leaves are not stalked and are sword shaped. The flower heads are 10-15 mm across. The rays are purple or lilac. The disk is yellow. They are in panicles which are often flat at the top. The rays are in 2 rows scarcely longer than the disk florets.
There are about 200 Erigeron species. They are temperate plants.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in dry grassy habitats.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, China, Europe, France, Greece, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, North Africa, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Guangguangcao