Aster Shortii

noun

Meaning

A perennial wildflower native to the eastern United States, characterized by its heart-shaped leaves and clusters of small, daisy-like violet flowers.

Examples

  • The botanist carefully documented the distribution of aster shortii across the limestone cliffs.
  • Gardeners often choose aster shortii for its ability to provide late-season color in shaded woodland areas.

Synonyms: Short's aster, Symphyotrichum shortii