Gypsophila species are hyperaccumulators of boron, and may be planted to absorb the element from polluted soils. Some species are known as weeds, including the "aggressive ornamental" "G. paniculata", which invades habitat and competes with native flora. There are about 150 species in the genus. Species include: Gypsophila Gypsophila is a genus of flowering plants in the carnation family, Caryophyllaceae. They are native to Eurasia, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Turkey has a particularly high diversity of "Gypsophila" taxa, with about 35 endemic species. Some "Gypsophila" are introduced species in other regions. The genus name is from the Greek "gypsos"
Aster (genus) Budapest wearing this flower. Aster (genus) Aster is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Its circumscription has been narrowed, and it now encompasses around 180 species, all but one of which are restricted to Eurasia; many species formerly in "Aster" are now in other genera of the tribe Astereae. "Aster amellus" is the type species of the genus and the family Asteraceae. The name "Aster" comes from the Ancient Greek word ("astḗr"), meaning "star", referring to the shape of the flower head. Many species and a variety of hybrids and varieties are popular as garden plants