Meaning & use

aster

noun·Academic

A garden plant with daisy-like flowers that have a yellow center and pointed petals.

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Purple asters bloomed along the fence well into the cool days of October.

She planted asters and mums together for a burst of fall color.

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The name comes from the Greek word for 'star,' referring to the flower's shape.

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