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Ionactis
Also called Ankle Aster
Ionactis, common name stiff-leaved asters or ankle-asters, is a small genus of plants belonging to the family Asteraceae. These aster-like plants are endemic to North America (Canada and the United States). One species is widespread across much of the eastern half of the continent, while two others are rare endemics with very restricted ranges (see below).
The generic name, Ionactis, is derived from the Greek words "ion", meaning "violet" and "aktis" meaning "ray." This is in allusion to the ray florets, frequently pale purple in this genus.
Lava aster · Spring Mountain aster · Sierra Blanca least-daisy · Flax Leaf Aster · Rocky Mountain aster
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