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Aster

アスター(エゾギク) ・ Callistephus chinensis

The traditional meaning of Aster (Callistephus chinensis, Asteraceae) is “Trust, Remembrance & Change.” It is the birth flower for September.

Flower meaning

Trust, Remembrance & Change

“Aster” is Greek for star, after the radiating arrangement of its ray florets.

Botanical facts

Botanical name
Callistephus chinensis
Family
Asteraceae
Typical color
Lilac
Season
Summer to autumn

The birth flower for September

Aster is the flower associated with September. The monthly page shows that month’s flower, color and stone together.

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There is no official standard for flower meanings — they differ by country, era and source. We list only widely shared readings, and note in the text where sources disagree. Botanical names and families follow standard plant taxonomy. About our data

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