紫菀 Traditional form: 紫菀 Pinyin (reading): zǐwǎn Definitions: (botany) aster (Aster tataricus) Characters: 紫 - purple, violet; amethyst; surname 菀 - luxuriant foliage Traditional characters: 紫 - purple, violet; amethyst; surname 菀 - luxuriant foliage