helichrysum
any of the numerous composite plants of the genus Helichrysum, having alternate leaves and solitary or clustered flower heads, including the strawflower.
Origin of helichrysum
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The woody Immortelle (helichrysum fruticosum) is one of those peculiar to the Cape districts.
The Desert World | Arthur ManginOther species of helichrysum and species of allied genera with scarious heads of flowers are also known as “everlastings.”
Pteronia spinosa, and helichrysum vestitum, are hardy shrubs found on the slopes.
The Highlands of Ethiopia | William Cornwallis HarrisWhether this plant be a Scabious, Thrift or helichrysum is hard to judge from the imperfect flower of the dried specimen.
A Voyage to New Holland | William DampierThis genus has got all the beautiful Cape species taken out of it, and given to Astélma and helichrysum.
The American Flower Garden Directory | Thomas Hibbert
British Dictionary definitions for helichrysum
/ (ˌhɛlɪˈkraɪzəm) /
any plant of the widely cultivated genus Helichrysum, whose flowers retain their shape and colour when dried: family Asteraceae (composites)
Origin of helichrysum
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