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rough-leaved aster

rough-leaved aster

9.5
A North American plant that lives for many years with rough hairy leaves and purple daisy-like flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : aster de hojas ásperas
  • The rough-leaved aster blooms in late summer along forest edges in western North America.

Examples

  • The hairy leaves help the rough-leaved aster retain moisture in dry habitats.

  • Gardeners appreciate the rough-leaved aster for its hardiness and attractive flowers.

  • The rough-leaved aster blooms beautifully in the fall.

  • Many gardeners love the rough-leaved aster for its vibrant color.

  • Gardeners appreciate the rough-leaved aster for its hardiness and attractive flowers.

  • The rough-leaved aster blooms in late summer along forest edges in western North America.

  • The hairy leaves help the rough-leaved aster retain moisture in dry habitats.

Surface Forms

rough-leaved aster singular
rough-leaved asters plural

Morphology

rough-leaved + aster

The phrase is a straightforward descriptive compound: 'rough-leaved' transparently means 'having rough leaves' and 'aster' is a known flower, so the combined meaning ('an aster with rough leaves') is directly derivable. This adjectival + noun pattern is a common, compositional naming pattern (especially in botanical terms) and would be clear to a B1 learner who knows the constituent words.

Etymology

Rough-leaved aster comes from the plant's rough, hairy leaves and its star-shaped flowers. So rough and leaved describe the leaves and aster means 'star', which is why the name tells you it is a plant with rough leaves and star-like flowers.