GOLDEN ASTER Definition & Meaning

golden aster

noun

any North American, asterlike, composite plant of the genus Chrysopsis, having bright, golden-yellow flower heads, as C. mariana, of the eastern U.S.

golden aster

noun

any North American plant of the genus Chrysopsis, esp C. mariana of the eastern US, having yellow rayed flowers: family Asteraceae (composites)

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of golden aster¹

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

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Try to find the elegant golden asters, which are more rare.

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At every station I jumped off the car and looked hurriedly for specimens, till, after three or four attempts, I found what I was seeking,—the golden aster, Chrysopsis falcata.

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There were flowers in a deep green bowl, pale golden asters.

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Helen pulled a handful of white and golden asters, and the laird, who had seen them coming, opened the door wide to welcome them.

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