also: きくか
noun
Asteraceae; Compositae; daisy family; sunflower family
Scientific name for the plant family that includes asters, daisies, sunflowers, chrysanthemums, and many other flowering plants. Used in botanical contexts.
キク科の植物は世界中に広く分布している。
Plants of the Asteraceae family are widely distributed around the world.
タンポポもキク科の一種です。
Dandelions are also a member of the Asteraceae family.
キク refers specifically to the chrysanthemum flower, while キク科 is the broader botanical family that includes chrysanthemums.
From キク (chrysanthemum) + 科 (family, taxonomic rank). The chrysanthemum is a representative member of the Asteraceae family, hence the name.