[Wikipedia] Range: Pacific aster is native to west coast provinces and states of North America in British Columbia;[3] California, including Southern California and the Channel Islands;[4] Oregon; and, Washington.[3] Despite its scientific name, it does not occur in Chile. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
Calflora:
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https://www.calflora.org/(Accessed: 03/29/2025).