Michaelmas daisy

American  

noun

1. an aster.

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Michaelmas daisy British  

noun

1. any of various plants of the genus Aster that have small autumn-blooming purple, pink, or white flowers: family Asteraceae (composites)

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Etymology

Origin of Michaelmas daisy

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

He retains a vivid picture of that moment: he was gazing at some Michaelmas daisies when a red admiral flew in.

From The Guardian

The Erigeron genus and the aster genus also have some “daisies;” the former sometimes are called fleabanes, for their alleged ability to drive away fleas, and the latter sometimes are called Michaelmas daisies.

From Washington Times

From behind the tree came the call, “Is that you, Jane, my dove?” and out leaped the baker, holding a bunch of Michaelmas daisies and a basket of bread before him.

From Literature

They were decorated as a daffodil, a pink rose, a Michaelmas daisy and a Christmas rose.

From BBC

The tiny garden, as immaculate as ever, wore the paler shine of asters and Michaelmas daisies; and the casement above, being open, revealed Davy watching for us through the twilight.

From Project Gutenberg