Parks Canada takes steps to protect rare flower found only in N.W.T. park reserve

Not much is known about the Nahanni aster, but the flower has become a species of special interest to flora aficionados. 

The plant has only ever been seen within the boundaries of the N.W.T’s Nahanni National Park. Passersby would be forgiven if they didn’t notice the small white flower at all. 

Nahanni aster, with its yellow centre and pale pink or white petals, could be mistaken for a daisy or another member of the aster family, Nahanni National Park ecologist Sarah Arnold said.  

“If you were walking past it, you probably wouldn’t even really notice it there,” she said. “They’re not hugely showy.”