ON THIS PLANT
Miyamayomena koraiensis (Korean:벌개미취), commonly called Korean starwort, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae (Compositae). It can be found in temperate regions, mostly in Korea, in lawns, on roadsides, and other areas with moist soils. Korean starwort is a Korean endemic plant and was first named in the genus Aster in 1909. In Korea, its young leaves are used in food preparation.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Aster
- Family
- Asteraceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Korean aster
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