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China aster
China astern. An annual plant (Callistephus chinensis) of the composite family, native to China and widely cultivated in several forms for its showy, variously colored flower heads.China aster n (Plants) a Chinese plant, Callistephus chinensis, widely cultivated for its aster-like flowers: family Asteraceae (composites) Chi′na as`ter n. an asterlike composite plant, Callistephus chinensis, cultivated in numerous varieties having white, yellow, blue, red, or purple flowers. [1810–20] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | China aster - valued for their beautiful flowers in a wide range of clear bright colors; grown primarily for cuttingCallistephus chinensisflower - a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossomsCallistephus, genus Callistephus - one species: erect Asiatic herb with large flowers |
China aster
China astersymbol of fidelity. [Flower Symbolism: Jobes, 326]See: FaithfulnessChina aster
Synonyms for China asternoun valued for their beautiful flowers in a wide range of clear bright colorsSynonymsRelated Words- flower
- Callistephus
- genus Callistephus
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