👉 Phaeopyxis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as purple-flowered aster or purple-orchid. They are native to Asia and Europe and are closely related to the species "P. purpurea". This genus is characterized by its large, pinnate leaves with glossy black scales that form a series of veins running down their sides. The flowers are pink or white in color, and they bloom from late spring to early summer.
