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Beach Aster

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower       Pet Toxicity
Image of Beach Aster
Erigeron Glaucus
Order: Asterales Family: Asteraceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Beach Aster
MainColor Magenta
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season June
ImageUrl Erigeron-004
Photographer DP
Location St Albans
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Seaside Daisy is a perennial herb with fleshy, grey-green leaves and daisy-like flowers that have purple to pink ray florets and yellow centres. It typically grows to a height of 20–30 cm and blooms from late spring to autumn.

Distribution

Native to the coastal regions of western North America, particularly from Oregon to California. It thrives in sandy and rocky coastal habitats.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not considered suitable for human consumption.

Human Toxicity

Non Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - generally safe for pets, with no known toxic effects.

Active Compounds

None known.

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