Definition

Noun 1. A perennial flowering plant: Stokesia laevis is the scientific name for a specific species of herbaceous perennial plant. It is commonly known as Stokes' aster. * Key Characteristics: It is characterized by being erect (upright in growth), forming large, showy flower heads that are typically blue in color, though cultivars exist in other colors like white and pink.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden border was brightened by several clumps of Stokesia laevis.
  • For a reliable late-summer bloom, consider planting Stokesia laevis.
  • The vibrant blue flowers of Stokesia laevis attract many pollinators.

Advanced Usage

• Horticultural Context: The name is used precisely in botanical, gardening, and horticultural contexts to identify this specific species, distinguishing it from other asters or flowering perennials.
  • The cultivar Stokesia laevis 'Blue Danube' is particularly prized for its large, clear blue flowers.

Variants and Related Words

• Stokes' aster: The common name for .
• Stokesia: The genus name, which may be used informally to refer to plants within this genus, though is the primary cultivated species.

Synonyms

• Stokes' aster (common name)

Notes on Meaning

• This term is a proper noun (a scientific binomial name) and is always written in italics in formal botanical texts. The genus name () is capitalized, while the species epithet () is not.

Noun

1. erect perennial of southeastern United States having large heads of usually blue flowers