Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helenae
ID:
134499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Brittonia iv. 185 (1941).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133828



Common Names

  • Helen's Aster
  • Helen's Starwort
  • Helen's Daisy


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Description

Aster helenae (also called Helen's Aster, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open habitats such as grassland, scrubland, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aster helenae is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used as a tea or as a flavoring for food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster helenae has white or pink flowers, small seeds and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster helenae is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Aster helenae

Aster helenae can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida.

Aster helenae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster helenae?

Aster helenae

What is the common name of Aster helenae?

Helen's Aster

Where is Aster helenae native to?

North America

Species in the Aster genus

Aster moupinensis, Aster langaoensis, Aster oldhamii, Aster salwinensis, Aster souliei, Aster taoyuenensis, Aster turbinatus, Aster paniculatus, Aster sampsonii, Aster hunanensis, Aster pinnatifidus, Aster setchuenensis, Aster miyagii, Aster oreophilus, Aster apinnatifidus, Aster dimorphophyllus, Aster lavandulifolius, Aster bietii, Aster hayatae, Aster maackii, Aster microcephalus, Aster sinianus, Aster yoshinaganus, Aster miquelianus, Aster laka, Aster likiangensis, Aster woroschilovii, Aster giraldii, Aster menelii, Aster pujosii, Aster farreri, Aster satsumensis, Aster asterodes, Aster kantoensis, Aster poliothamnus, Aster alpinoamellus, Aster velutinosus, Aster medius, Aster diplostephioides, Aster oreophilus, Aster taiwanensis, Aster tricephalus, Aster pycnophyllus, Aster philippinensis, Aster nitidus, Aster ionoglossus, Aster neoelegans, Aster madagascariensis, Aster hispidus, Aster komonoensis,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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