ASTER

Aaters.
Fractal created by Jenny.
She used Fractal Explorer.

Aster is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Its circumscription has been narrowed, and it now encompasses around 180 species, all but one of which are restricted to Eurasia; many species formerly in Aster are now in other genera of the tribe Astereae. Aster amellus is the type species of the genus and the family Asteraceae.

The name Aster comes from the Ancient Greek word , meaning "star", referring to the shape of the flower head. Many species and a variety of hybrids and varieties are popular as garden plants because of their attractive and colourful flowers. Aster species are used as food plants by the larvae of a number of Lepidoptera species—see list of Lepidoptera that feed on Aster. Asters can grow in all hardiness zones.

Aster flower meaning

The aster flower carries a variety of meanings, but in general, the flower mainly represents love, wisdom and faith.

• In Victorian culture, the aster represents daintiness, patience and charm.

• The aster is the official birth flower for the month of September.

• When burnt, the odor emitted by the asters is known to ward off serpents.

the others Asteraceae in Our Fractal Garden:

Dahlia

Helianthus

Jerusalem artichoke

Leucanthemum vulgare

Matricaria chamonilla