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Interesting Facts about Aster and Iris


Interesting Facts about Iris and Aster


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Origin
Eurasia   
Asia, Europe, United States   

Interesting Facts of
  • The name Aster comes from Greek word Aster which means 'Star'.
  • The flower looks like a single flower, but it is actually a cluster of about 300 small yellow disk flowers surrounded by colorful petals.
  
  • In Greek mythology Iris is called the goddess of rainbow, as this flower comes in various colors just as rainbow.
  • The purple iris is the Tennessee's state flower.
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years   
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years   

Habit
Shrubs   
Herbs, Shrubs   

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Aster and Iris History

You must be fascinated by the interesting facts about Aster and Iris.

Interesting facts about Aster and Iris also include the information about their history and origin. Aster and Iris history is one of the important aspects of their interesting facts.Aster is originated in Eurasia whereas traces of Iris were first found near Asia, Europe, United States.

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