# aster cordifolius

**Pronunciation:** ˈæstər kɔːrdɪˈfoʊliəs · AS-ter kor-di-FO-li-us

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

A perennial wildflower native to eastern North America, characterized by its heart-shaped basal leaves and clusters of small, lavender-blue daisy-like flowers.

## Examples

- The blue wood aster, or Aster cordifolius, thrives in the dappled shade of deciduous forests.
- Gardeners often plant Aster cordifolius to provide late-season nectar for migrating pollinators.
- The distinctive foliage of Aster cordifolius makes it easily identifiable even before the plant begins to bloom.

## Synonyms

- blue wood aster — The standard common name used by gardeners and botanists.
- heart-leaved aster — A descriptive common name highlighting the leaf shape.
- Symphyotrichum cordifolium — The modern, scientifically accepted taxonomic classification.

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