Genus Aster L.



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References:
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  3. Noyes, R. D. & L. H. Rieseberg. 1999. ITS sequence data support a single origin for North American Astereae (Asteraceae) and reflect deep geographic divisions in Aster s.l. Amer. J. Bot. 86:398-412.
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  5. Xiang, C. & J. C. Semple. 1996. Molecular systematic study of Aster sensu lato and related genera (Asteraceae: Astereae) based on chloroplast DNA restriction site analyses and mainly North American taxa. In: Hind, D. J. N. & H. J. Beentje, eds., Compositae: systematics 1:393-423.
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgstest.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomygenus?id=1069. Accessed 15 April 2026.