erigeron

[ ih-rij-uh-ron, -er-uhn ]

noun

1. any composite plant of the genus Erigeron, having flower heads resembling those of the asters but with narrower and usually more numerous white or purple rays.

erigeron

/ -ˈrɪɡ-; ɪˈrɪdʒərən /

noun

1. any plant of the genus Erigeron, whose flowers resemble asters but have narrower rays: family Asteraceae (composites) See also fleabane

Word History and Origins

Origin of erigeron¹

1595–1605; < Latin ērigeron the plant groundsel < Greek ērigérōn, equivalent to êri early (cognate with ere ) + gérōn ( geronto- )

Word History and Origins

Origin of erigeron¹

C17: via Latin from Greek, from ēri early + gerōn old man; from the white down characteristic of some species

Example Sentences

The Erigeron genus and the aster genus also have some “daisies;” the former sometimes are called fleabanes, for their alleged ability to drive away fleas, and the latter sometimes are called Michaelmas daisies.

From Washington Times

Erigeron.—Composite plants, variable in character.

From Project Gutenberg

Now more generally known as Erigeron.

From Project Gutenberg

Plant material eaten by P. truei and refused by P. maniculatus included the leaves of Calochortus gunnisonii and the leaves and stem of Erigeron speciosus.

From Project Gutenberg

The daisy, or Erigeron maguirei, which is a member of the sunflower family, is a perennial herb with white or pink flowers.

From New York Times