The genus Aster (Aster) is a genus of about 250 species in the family basket floral plants. The scientific name Aster comes from the Greek word for "star" and refers to the flower shape. The flowers come in many colors, but all have a yellow disk in the center.The genus Aster is now only species that originated from Europe. Other species have been reclassified to their own family;Flock Aster genus (Doellingeria)Gull Brush genus (Galatella)Autumn genus Aster (Symphyotrichum)Cut Rochester genus (Ionactis)Star of Rochester genus (Eurybia)AlmutasterCanadanthusEucephalusOligoneuronOreostemmaSericocarpusHowever, it is still common that they belong to the genus Aster.
