Boltonia
any of several composite plants of the genus Boltonia, of the U.S., having blue, purple, or white asterlike flower heads.
noun
any North American plant of the genus Boltonia, having daisy-like flowers with white, violet, or pinkish rays: family Compositae (composites)
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