11)+Aster

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Classification:
Angiosperm Dicot Diecious

Family characteristics:
Number of Petals: Many Number of Stems: One stem Number of Sepals: Many Leaves: The leaves vary from species to species but the species that was observed were ovate and had a undulate shape to them with acute tips. Petals are diverse and depend on the species but the species that was observed were orange and yellow at the base. the Aster's seeds are generally long, dry and thin. They could also be smooth, hairy, and contain tufts or prongs.

Size: Identifying features:
Orange and yellow petals. Multiple buds off of one stem. Leaves are not parallel. Flower is about 2 inches from stem. Plant has no bark. Height is estimated at about 2 ft for the entire plant. Girth of the plant measures at about 77 cm around. Some species that live around this species of Aster include: dusty miller,roses, and spider plants.

Location/Habitat:
At Da Vinci, the species of Aster that is present is located near the amphitheatre in a strip of flora in between two concrete walkways.This plant and many others in its family, are primarily a woodland species, but it often stray into moist sunny areas nearby.

Water/Sun Requirements:
In this family, the plants enjoy hardiness zones between 4-8 and prefer light shade to partial sunlight and moist conditions. Full sun is tolerable if the site is not too dry. Growth for this species happens best in either rich organic soil or in soil that has moisture retaining clay-loam. Possible problems Asteracea run into include: lacebugs, mites, aphids, Japanese beetles, and the disease Aster Wilt or Venticillum which usually occurs in dry areas that cause stress to the plant which makes the lower leaves wilt and wither away.

Reproduction:
Asters often reproduce through means of seeds and reproduce anually. The most common form of dispersal of seed is through use of wind and animals such as mice and small birds. =Sources:= Created by: Paris Jackson
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