Aster

['æstə] or ['æstɚ]

(noun.) star-shaped structure formed in the cytoplasm of a cell having fibers like rays that surround the centrosome during mitosis.

(noun.) any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers.

Editor: Theresa--From WordNet

(n.) A genus of herbs with compound white or bluish flowers; starwort; Michaelmas daisy.

(n.) A plant of the genus Callistephus. Many varieties (called China asters, German asters, etc.) are cultivated for their handsome compound flowers.

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