Genus Actinomeris is a plant genus that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This genus is mainly found in North America, and it is also known by several common names. One of the most popular synonyms of Actinomeris is the genus name Asteriscus. It is also referred to as the Starwort genus. Another synonym of Actinomeris is Actinolophus, which is a genus of flowering plants commonly known as needlegrasses. This genus is native to North America, and it is usually found in arid or semi-arid environments. Actinomeris is also called Tansy Aster, Tansy-leaf Aster, or Angularfruit Burr Daisy, which are its common names.