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Asterales is an order of flowering plants that includes a wide variety of species, from daisies and sunflowers to thistles and dandelions
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Asterales is an order of flowering plants that includes a wide variety of species, from daisies and sunflowers to thistles and dandelions. The order is divided into two suborders: the Asteridae, which are mainly herbs; and the Campanulidae, which are mainly shrubs and trees. A cosmopolitan distribution, with species found in temperate regions as well as tropical areas. The Asterales contain some of the most familiar plants in the world, including daisies (Asteraceae), sunflowers (Helianthus), thistles (Carduus), dandelions (Taraxacum) and many others. These plants have a wide range of uses in horticulture, medicine and food production. Many species have been used for centuries to treat various ailments or provide nutrition. In addition to their practical applications, these plants also provide beauty to gardens around the world with their vibrant colors and interesting shapes. The they can an important part of global ecosystems due to their ability to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere into soil through symbiotic relationships with bacteria living on their roots. This process helps maintain soil fertility while providing food for other organisms such as insects or animals that feed on them directly or indirectly through pollination services they provide for other plant species in the area.