Ruth's Golden Aster

• WhenBlooms August to October
• WhereOnly by the Hiwassee and Ocoee rivers!

Ruth's Golden Aster (Pityopsis ruthii) is a rare wildflower in Tennessee. Say it: pit-ee-op-sis rooth-ee-eye.

It's rare, so enjoy it with your camera.

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• Mark Pistrang, Cherokee National Forest (Public domain)

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