Symphyotrichum nahanniense

Symphyotrichum nahanniense is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae endemic to Northwest Territories, Canada.

Description

Commonly known as Nahanni aster, it is a perennial, herbaceous plant that grows about in height. Its flowers have white to pale rose, often becoming rose-violet, ray florets and yellow then reddish disk florets.

Distribution and habitat

The species grows only within Nahanni National Park Reserve and has been found at seven hot mineral springs locations within the Park. A survey conducted in 2019 recorded about 130,000 plants.