Genus Machaeranthera belongs to the family Asteraceae, and it is also known by several other names. Some of the synonyms for Genus Machaeranthera include Aster macronux, Haplopappus macronux, Machaeranthera macrophylla, and Machaeranthera parviflora. The genus comprises approximately 38 species of flowering plants that are mainly found in the western United States. The plant's flowers are typically daisy-like and come in shades of blue, purple, or pink. Genus Machaeranthera plants are often used for medicinal purposes, especially in traditional Native American medicine. They have been found to have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and can be used to treat a range of ailments such as sore throats and fever.