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whorled aster

whorled aster

9.9
A North American plant with leaves in rings and white flowers tinged purple
  • noun
  • US
translation icon : aster en espiral
  • Botanists study the unique leaf arrangement of the whorled aster for identification.

Examples

  • We spotted several whorled asters blooming along the forest trail.

  • The whorled aster adds delicate color to woodland gardens in late summer.

  • The whorled aster blooms beautifully in late summer.

  • I saw a whorled aster in the garden yesterday.

  • The whorled aster is known for its striking white flowers that brighten up gardens in the fall.

  • In late summer, the whorled aster showcases its beautiful purple-tinged blooms, attracting butterflies.

  • Gardeners appreciate the whorled aster for its whorled leaves and vibrant flowers that thrive in various soils.

Synonyms

Aster acuminatus
vswhorled aster
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American perennial plant with leaves in circles around the stem and white flowers tinged with purple

notes the leaves only appear whorled rather than truly arranged

Surface Forms

whorled aster singular
whorled asters plural

Morphology

whorled + aster

The meaning is directly compositional: 'whorled' describes the arrangement of leaves and 'aster' names the flower, so a learner who knows both words can infer it is an aster with whorled leaves. This adjective+noun descriptive pattern is a common, cross-linguistic way to name plants, making the expression transparent to a B1 learner even if the specific species is unfamiliar.

Etymology

The plant whorled aster gets its name from how it looks: whorled means several leaves grow 'in a circle' around the stem, and aster is a 'flower'. So the name points to a plant with leaves in rings and showy blooms.