Asteraceae (Daisy Family) is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Asterales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 3,760 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Centaurea orientalis L.
The original material of Centaurea orientalis L. consists of Herb. Linn. No. 103…
Symphyotrichum chilense (Nees) G.L.Nesom
Symphyotrichum chilense, or Pacific aster, is a perennial herb native to the wes…
Thymophylla pentachaeta (DC.) Small
Thymophylla pentachaeta is a small Asteraceae perennial or subshrub native to ar…
Delairea odorata Lem.
Delairea odorata Lem. is a fast-growing climbing vine native to South Africa tha…
Senecio glomeratus Desf. ex Poir.
Senecio glomeratus is an annual or perennial herb that produces yellow or purple…
Parthenium hysterophorus L.
Parthenium hysterophorus is a globally widespread invasive noxious allelopathic …
Balduina uniflora Nutt.
Balduina uniflora Nutt. is a perennial herbaceous aster, distinct for its traits…
Packera pseudaurea (Rydb.) W.A.Weber & Á.Löve
Packera pseudaurea, falsegold groundsel, is a perennial North American aster wit…
Chuquiraga spinosa D.Don
Chuquiraga spinosa D.Don is an Asteraceae flowering plant native to Peru and Bol…
Ageratina paupercula (A.Gray) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Santa Rita snakeroot (Ageratina paupercula) is a North American shrub or perenni…
Anthemis arvensis L.
Anthemis arvensis (corn chamomile) is an ornamental flowering plant in the aster…
Bidens trichosperma (Michx.) Britton
Bidens trichosperma, marsh beggar-ticks, is an annual North American aster found…
Asteraceae plants belong to the Asterales order in the Plantae kingdom. Its leaves are lanceolate or linear, and feature numerous pinnate lobes. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Asteraceae is classified in the order Asterales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. It is known for its rapid, abundant reproduction, and prefers to grow in nutrient-poor habitats.
Yes, some Asteraceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Asteraceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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