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Italian aster

Scientific Name: Aster amellus

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

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Italian Aster (Aster amellus)

The Italian Aster, scientifically known as Aster amellus, is a vibrant addition to any late-season garden. Its masses of lavender-blue starry flowers provide a bold splash of color.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aster amellus
  • Common Names: Italian Aster, European Michaelmas daisy, Italian Starwort
  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
  • Genus: Aster
  • Kingdom: (Implied) Plant
  • Symbol: ASAM12

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Eurasia.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Italian Aster is a perennial plant that typically grows up to 80 cm in height.
  • It features an erect, hairy stem, often reddish in color, which branches in the upper section.
  • The plant has narrow leaves.
  • Flowers are daisy-like, solitary or clustered.
  • Several cultivars exist, including 'King George' (bushy, upright, to 60cm), 'Rosa Erfullung' (pale pink fragrant flowers), 'Dr. Otto Petschek' (purple fragrant flowers), 'Mira' (upright, bushy, clump-forming), 'Sonia' (compact, upright, bushy), and 'Veilchenkonigin' (Violet Queen, purple flowers).

The genus Aster includes perennials, annuals, and subshrubs.

Quirky Facts

  • Aster amellus was chosen as the "type" species for the Aster genus.

Further Information

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  • TERMIUM is the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank.
  • NZOR Identifier: 37f26ab6-b2ba-4146-9681-