Aster spathulifolius

Seashore spatulate aster
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Asterids
Order:	Asterales
Family:	Asteraceae
Tribe:	Astereae
Genus:	Aster
Species:	A. spathulifolius
Binomial name
	Aster spathulifolius; Maxim.
Synonyms
	Aster fauriei;

Aster spathulifolius (Korean: 해국]/Haeguk, known in English as seashore spatulate aster^[1]) is a native Korean chrysanthemum flower that grows on seashores. Due to its short height and thick leaves, Haeguk endures strong wind and coldness. It produces purple flowers in sunny spots between rocks, in July through November. Haeguk grows only in Korea and Japan. It originated in Ulleungdo and Liancourt Rocks, two islands in the Sea of Japan. In fall, Haeguks are in full bloom, coloring Liancourt Rocks in purple.

References

^ 국립수목원 (August 2015). Hanbando chasaeng singmul yŏngŏ irŭm mongnokchip = English names for Korean native plants. ISBN 9788997450985.

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[1] 국립수목원 (August 2015). Hanbando chasaeng singmul yŏngŏ irŭm mongnokchip = English names for Korean native plants. ISBN 9788997450985.

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