Definition

Noun: * A perennial herbaceous plant (Erigeron speciosus) of the daisy family (Asteraceae), native to mountainous regions of western North America. It is characterized by its branching leafy stems, with each branch typically bearing a single, showy flower head. The flower head features numerous narrow ray florets, commonly in shades of pink, lavender, or white, surrounding a central disc of yellow florets.

Usage

• is a popular choice for native plant gardens and perennial borders due to its attractive, long-lasting blooms.
• The botanist identified the meadow wildflower as based on its branching habit and solitary flower heads.

Advanced Usage

• In horticultural contexts, is often grouped with other showy fleabanes and may be referred to by its common name, "showy fleabane" or "aspen fleabane," when discussing plant communities or garden design.

Variants and Related Words

• Showy fleabane: The most frequently used common name for .
• Aspen fleabane: Another common name, often used in regions where it grows near aspen trees.
• Erigeron: The genus name, encompassing all fleabane species.

Synonyms

• Showy fleabane
• Aspen fleabane

Related Terms (Contextual)

• Perennial: A plant that lives for more than two years.
• Composite flower: A flower head made up of many small florets, characteristic of the Asteraceae family.
• Ray floret: The strap-shaped, often colorful outer florets of a composite flower head.

Noun

1. plant having branching leafy stems each branch with an especially showy solitary flower head with many narrow pink or lavender or white rays; northwestern United States mountains