When I snapped this photo I was so intent on the flower that I forgot to examine the leaves.
New England (Aster novae angliae) and New York (Aster novi belgii) asters are so similar that the deciding field mark is their hairy or smooth clasping leaves. My photo doesn’t show that.
However, the flower is in Maine at Acadia National Park (and so am I) so it’s safe to say, “In New England. An aster.”
(photo by Kate St. John)
We were at Acadia NP two weeks ago and got to see a pretty big surf, compliments of Hurricane Christobal that was out in the Atlantic, pushing in high water. Thunder Hole was actually thundering! Love this national park.
Have a great trip!