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The aster is found in many different climates. They are in the composite family.

Aster

The aster is found in many different climates. They are in the composite family.

<I>Aster cordifolius</I> has a smooth stem with thin, rough, usually hairy leaves. The flowers heads are blue and numerous.

Aster Cordifolius

Aster cordifolius has a smooth stem with thin, rough, usually hairy leaves. The flowers heads are blue…

<I>Aster herveyi</I> grows two to three feet tall. The firm leaves are rough above and hairy on the veins beneath. The flowers heads are violet and numerous.

Aster Herveyi

Aster herveyi grows two to three feet tall. The firm leaves are rough above and hairy on the veins beneath.…

Pictured is <I>Aster lindleyanus</>, a native species of aster.

Aster Lindleyanus

Pictured is Aster lindleyanus, a native species of aster.

<I>Aster macrophyllus</I> has a reddish, angular stem and grows about two and a half feet tall. The leaves are heart shaped.

Aster Macrophyllus

Aster macrophyllus has a reddish, angular stem and grows about two and a half feet tall. The leaves…

The common name of <I>Aster novae-angliae</I> is New England aster. The plant grows between three and five feet tall. The flowers are violet-purple, numerous, and showy.

Aster Novae-Angliae

The common name of Aster novae-angliae is New England aster. The plant grows between three and five…

<I>Aster puniceus</> is a native species of aster.

Aster Puniceus

Aster puniceus is a native species of aster.

Pictured is a disk floret of aster. (a) shows the pappus, (b) the corolla, (c) stamens, and (d) styles.

Disk Floret of Aster

Pictured is a disk floret of aster. (a) shows the pappus, (b) the corolla, (c) stamens, and (d) styles.

Wild asters are also called daisies. This is a Michaelmas daisy.

Wild Aster

Wild asters are also called daisies. This is a Michaelmas daisy.

An illustration of a disk-floret of a asteraceae. The family Asteraceae or Compositae (known as the aster, daisy, or sunflower family) is the largest family of flowering plants, in terms of number of species.

Disk-floret of Asteraceae

An illustration of a disk-floret of a asteraceae. The family Asteraceae or Compositae (known as the…

An illustration of a disk-floret of a asteraceae. The family Asteraceae or Compositae (known as the aster, daisy, or sunflower family) is the largest family of flowering plants, in terms of number of species.

Disk-floret of Asteraceae

An illustration of a disk-floret of a asteraceae. The family Asteraceae or Compositae (known as the…

An illustration of a Gynaeceum of a asteraceae. The family Asteraceae or Compositae (known as the aster, daisy, or sunflower family) is the largest family of flowering plants, in terms of number of species.

Gynaeceum of Asteraceae

An illustration of a Gynaeceum of a asteraceae. The family Asteraceae or Compositae (known as the aster,…

An illustration of a inflorescence of a asteraceae. The family Asteraceae or Compositae (known as the aster, daisy, or sunflower family) is the largest family of flowering plants, in terms of number of species.

Inflorescence of Asteraceae

An illustration of a inflorescence of a asteraceae. The family Asteraceae or Compositae (known as the…

The Ayapana (Ayapana triplinervis) is a flowering shrub in the Asteraceae family of daisies.

Ayapana

The Ayapana (Ayapana triplinervis) is a flowering shrub in the Asteraceae family of daisies.

The common name of callistephus is China Aster. The flower heads are dark purple. Each branch has a single head.

Flower-Heads of Callistephus Chinensis Vars

The common name of callistephus is China Aster. The flower heads are dark purple. Each branch has a…

Pictured is a China aster of the quilled type.

Quilled Type of China Aster

Pictured is a China aster of the quilled type.

The branching type of China aster was first introduced in 1893. It is likely that more than half of asters grown in the United States are branching types.

The Branching Type of China Aster

The branching type of China aster was first introduced in 1893. It is likely that more than half of…

The comet type of China aster has very flat rays. The flowers are rose, white, or blue.

China Aster, the Comet Type

The comet type of China aster has very flat rays. The flowers are rose, white, or blue.

The Elecampane (Inula helenium) is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family of daisies.

elecampane

The Elecampane (Inula helenium) is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family of daisies.

Both asters have hemispherical formed heads. The colors vary. These flowers are vigorous upright growers.

Truffaut's Peony Perfection

Both asters have hemispherical formed heads. The colors vary. These flowers are vigorous upright growers.