noun
aster
AS-ter/ˈæstər/
A plant with daisy-like flowers, often blooming in late summer or fall.
A purple aster blooms beside the garden path in early fall.
Etymology
Greek aster means “star.” The flower takes its name from its radiating head, whose narrow petals spread around the center like the rays of a star.
In context
the flowers are Daisy like in shape and come in shades of white pink lavender and blue with a yellow center the most popular variety is the New England aster
More examples
- Bees crowded around the asters near the fence.
- She planted an aster where it would receive full sun.
- The bouquet included several white asters.
Forms
aster · asters
Similar words
- daisy
- Usually names different plants with a similar radiating flower shape.
- wildflower
- Describes where a flowering plant grows rather than its botanical identity.