Pronunciation (approximate): yoo-RIB-ee-uh fur-KAY-tuh
Loose branching clusters carry white, sometimes lilac-tinged rays. Explore the photographs below, from flower details to the plant in its surroundings.
Forked Aster: open white flower heads and buds. Tap to browse the photo gallery.
Family Asteraceae
Life cycle Perennial
Blooms Late summer–early fall
Height 1–3 feet
Habitat Hardwood woods, wooded slopes and stream or lake margins
Bloom dates and size vary by region and growing conditions. Native status refers to North America.
Explore reported observations. Sightings are not a complete range map.
Hardwood woods, wooded slopes and stream or lake margins. Look for flowers in late summer–early fall; local conditions affect timing.
Include the flowers, lower leaves, stem and surrounding vegetation. A single close-up may hide useful identification features.
Loose branching clusters carry white, sometimes lilac-tinged rays.
Upper leaves attach without stalks and have toothed edges.
Broad leaves and an open woodland setting help separate it from many narrow-leaved asters.
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A Midwest endemic reported from Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri and Wisconsin.
Observation maps show submitted records, not every place the plant occurs. Follow local access rules when visiting a site.
Practice recognizing Forked Aster, then explore other flowers in the guide.
Original photographs: Where’s Wildlife. Identification and distribution references:
References checked October 2026. Pronunciations are approximate guides; botanical Latin pronunciation varies.