Sunflowers, Daisies, Asters, And Allies

The Asteraceae family, commonly known as the aster, daisy, composite, or sunflower family, is one of the largest and most ecologically successful families of flowering plants on Earth. Comprising over 32,000 known species, these incredibly resilient plants are found on every continent except Antarctica. They are characterized by their signature composite flower heads, which look like a single blossom but are actually made of dozens or hundreds of tiny individual flowers clustered tightly together. This clever evolutionary strategy makes them highly attractive and efficient landing pads for diverse pollinators.

Hábitat: Found in a vast array of environments worldwide, most commonly in open, sunny habitats such as grasslands, meadows, deserts, and disturbed urban areas.