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Definition of erigeron

erigeron

/ɪˈrɪdʒ.ər.ɑːn/
e · rig · er · on
Plural:erigerons
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erigeron Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of a large genus (Erigeron) of herbaceous flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native primarily to North America and Eurasia, commonly known as fleabane and cultivated for their profuse daisy-like blossoms with yellow centers and fine white, pink, or purple ray petals.

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• Nearby Words

eremurus
erianthus
erica
erigeron
erinus
eriocephalus
eriogonum

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Latin from Ancient Greek 'ērigerōn', a compound of 'ēri' (early) and 'gerōn' (old man), referring to the white, hoary pappus bristles that rapidly appear on the seed heads after blooming.

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Erigeron. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/erigeron
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