Aster Cordifolius is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is commonly known as Blue Wood Aster for its blue-purple flowers and heart-shaped leaves. Blue Wood Aster is also known as Heart-leaved Aster, Aster divaricatus, and Symphyotrichum cordifolium. Its other synonyms include Aster latiusculus, Eurybia divaricata, and Eurybia cordifolia. These synonyms are based on different taxonomic and nomenclatural classifications of the plant. A common characteristic of all these synonyms is their association with the Asteraceae family and their similar physical traits, such as flowers and leaves. Using synonyms can help botanists identify different species of plants and understand their evolutionary relationships.