Large leafed aster, Big leaf aster
Aster macrophyllus
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. The leaves are oval or heart shaped and rough. They are 25 cm long. The flowers are pale lilac and in delicate heads. The flower stems are 45-60 cm long.
There are about 250 Aster species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in woods and clearings.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Britain, Canada, Europe, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The young leaves are eaten as a cooked green.
Edible parts
Leaves, roots