👉 A polyanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae native to Europe and Asia. There are around 2,000 species known to exist, but only about 70-100 are currently recognized as valid genera. Polyanthuses are characterized by their distinctive white flowers, which are often arranged in clusters or racemes. They have a wide range of colors including bright yellow, blue, and red, with some plants also having green or purple