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Asteraceae family

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Lactuca: The Diverse World of Wild and Garden Lettuces

Lactuca: The Diverse World of Wild and Garden Lettuces While most people associate the name Lactuca with the crisp leaves found in a salad bowl, this genus encompasses a vast and fascinat...

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Aster: The Star-Shaped Perennial with a Rich Botanical History

Aster: The Star-Shaped Perennial with a Rich Botanical History Derived from the Ancient Greek word astḗr, meaning 'star', the Aster genus is named for the distinctive star-like shape of i...

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