Aster: meaning, definitions and examples
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aster
[ หรฆstษr ]
flower type
An aster is a flowering plant belonging to the family Asteraceae, known for its vibrant, daisy-like flowers. They are commonly found in gardens and are popular among pollinators. Asters bloom in late summer and fall, adding color to the landscape.
Synonyms
Michaelmas daisy, fall daisy, starwort
Examples of usage
- The garden was filled with blooming asters.
- She admired the purple asters during her walk.
- Asters attract butterflies and bees.
- Many gardeners plant asters for their late-season blooms.
Translations
Translations of the word "aster" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aster
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคธเฅเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Aster
๐ฎ๐ฉ aster
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐัััะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ aster
๐ฏ๐ต ใขในใฟใผ
๐ซ๐ท aster
๐ช๐ธ aster
๐น๐ท aster
๐ฐ๐ท ์์คํฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุณุชุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ aster
๐ธ๐ฐ aster
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่พฐ่ฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ aster
๐ฎ๐ธ aster
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัััะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแกแขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aster
๐ฒ๐ฝ aster
Etymology
The word 'aster' comes from the Ancient Greek word 'แผฯฯฮฎฯ' (astฤr), meaning 'star.' This refers to the star-like shape of the flowers. The term was adopted into Latin as 'aster,' where it also referred to various plants with star-shaped flowers. The Greek root reflects the appearance of the blooms, which radiate from a central point much like rays of light from a star. Asters have been cultivated since ancient times, and various species were gathered by early herbalists for their supposed medicinal properties. Over time, they became popular ornamental plants in European gardens, especially during the Victorian era when gardeners sought to introduce a wide variety of flowers. Today, aster species are widespread in temperate regions around the world, appreciated both for their beauty and their role in supporting local ecosystems.