wood aster
- noun
- /wʊd ˈæstər/
- US
- We spotted a beautiful wood aster blooming near the old oak tree.
- white wood aster
Examples
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The forest floor was dotted with clusters of wood aster in late summer.
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She collects wildflowers, and her favorite is the delicate wood aster.
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Look at the stunning wood asters in this garden!
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The wood aster blooms in late summer.
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In late summer, the wood aster brightens the forest floor with its delicate white flowers.
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The wood aster thrives in shady areas, making it a popular choice for woodland gardens.
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While hiking through the woods, we spotted a cluster of beautiful wood asters blooming under the tall trees.
Synonyms
A small plant that grows in woods with clusters of white star-shaped flowers
A plant that lives many years, grows in woods, has white flowers, and spreads by underground stems
A plant that lives for many years with heart-shaped leaves and pale blue or white flowers
A woodland plant with large leaves and pale purple flowers
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Wood aster is a name that paints a simple picture: the flowers look like small 'stars' and they grow in the wood. So the word aster points to the 'star' shape, and the whole name means a star-like flower found in the woods.