China aster

noun

1. an asterlike composite plant, Callistephus chinensis, cultivated in numerous varieties having white, yellow, blue, red, or purple flowers.

China aster

noun

1. a Chinese plant, Callistephus chinensis, widely cultivated for its aster-like flowers: family Asteraceae (composites)

Word History and Origins

Origin of China aster¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

The China Aster has been for years a great favorite in both old-fashioned and modern gardens.

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I hate to think I've got to grow up, and be Miss March, and wear long gowns, and look as prim as a china-aster!

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Think of the exquisite china-aster with its pale colorings of violet and pink.

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The china aster is now one of the most popular of summer and fall plants.

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No, here is an African marigold, and a China-aster, and a Michaelmas daisy.

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