China aster

noun

: a common annual garden aster (Callistephus chinensis) native to northern China that occurs in many showy forms

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China asters are a florist favorite thanks to their long vase life and wide array of colors and flower forms. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025

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First Known Use

1736, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of China aster was in 1736

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“China aster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/China%20aster. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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