Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pyrenaeus
ID:
78639

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Fl. Franc. 4: 146 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077968



Common Names

  • Pyrenean Aster
  • Pyrenean Starwort
  • Pyrenean Michaelmas Daisy


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Description

Aster pyrenaeus (also called Pyrenean aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe, and is found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed habitats. It has white flowers and deeply-lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Aster pyrenaeus is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and produces yellow daisy-like flowers. It is drought tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aster pyrenaeus has small, white flowers, small, dark brown, oval-shaped seeds, and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aster pyrenaeus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame or directly outdoors. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Aster pyrenaeus

Aster pyrenaeus is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Aster pyrenaeus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aster pyrenaeus?

Aster pyrenaeus

What is the family of Aster pyrenaeus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Aster pyrenaeus?

Pyrenean aster

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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