What is another word for crooked-stemmed aster?
Pronunciation: [kɹˈʊkɪdstˈɛmd ˈastə] (IPA) 
The crooked-stemmed aster, also known as the crooked-stem aster, is a flowering plant native to North America that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is a tall, herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 6 feet tall and has showy lavender-blue flowers. The crooked-stemmed aster is also commonly referred to as Aster prenanthoides, Aster infirmus, and Aster turbinellus. Other synonyms that are often used for this plant are Aster tardiflorus, Aster junceus, and Aster patens. All of these names refer to the same plant, which is beloved by gardeners for its late-season blooms and attractive foliage.
