Aster formosanus

Aster formosanus is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Taiwan, and Zhejiang, China. An uncommon perennial reaching 80 cm, it is found in well-lit situations in mixed deciduous/coniferous forests at elevations from 1400 to 2700 m. Preferring sandy, damp soils, it appears to be somewhat of a specialist on paths and roadsides.