Aster

In the language of flowers, a symbol of love, elegance, refinement, and also remembrance. In China the aster signifies precision. Ancient people believed that the scent of aster leaves, when burned, drove away snakes. Asters were placed in the graves of French soldiers, symbolizing mourning and remembrance of the fallen. There is a myth that asters were created from cosmic dust when the Maiden lo…

In the language of flowers, a symbol of love, elegance, refinement, and also remembrance. In China the aster signifies precision. Ancient people believed that the scent of aster leaves, when burned, drove away snakes. Asters were placed in the graves of French soldiers, symbolizing mourning and remembrance of the fallen. There is a myth that asters were created from cosmic dust when the Maiden looked down from the sky and wept. The poet Virgil believed that the altars of the gods were often adorned with asters. There are about 600 species of asters, the most popular variety being Monte Cassino.;