What is another word for family Asteraceae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli ˈastəɹˌe͡ɪsiː] (IPA) 
Family Asteraceae is a large and diverse family of flowering plants, commonly known as the aster, daisy, or sunflower family. This family has more than 25,000 species and is one of the largest families of flowering plants. The family Asteraceae consists of numerous genera, including Helianthus (sunflowers), Chrysanthemum (mums), Echinacea (coneflower), and Solidago (goldenrods). Other synonyms for family Asteraceae include Compositae, Composite Family, Composites, and Daisy Family. Due to the vast diversity of this family, it is known for its ornamental and medicinal purposes. This family is also widely distributed across the globe and has a variety of growth habits.
