helichrysum

American  

[hel-i-krahy-suhm, hee-li-] / ˌhɛl ɪˈkraɪ səm, ˌhi lɪ- /

noun

1. any of the numerous composite plants of the genus Helichrysum, having alternate leaves and solitary or clustered flower heads, including the strawflower.

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helichrysum British  

/ ˌhɛlɪˈkraɪzəm /

noun

1. any plant of the widely cultivated genus Helichrysum, whose flowers retain their shape and colour when dried: family Asteraceae (composites)

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Etymology

Origin of helichrysum

< New Latin, neuter noun based on Greek helíchrȳsos a plant, probably of this genus, equivalent to heli- (perhaps by haplology from heliko- helico- ) + chrȳsós gold

Example Sentences

They had sacks of licorice and dried yellow immortal flowers — Helichrysum arenarium — which aided digestion.

From New York Times • May 11, 2020

EVERLASTING, or Immortelle, a plant belonging to the division Tubuliflorae of the natural order Compositae, known botanically as Helichrysum orientale.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various

The plants to which this name is peculiarly applied belong to the genus Helichrysum, but it is also given to members of allied genera, such as Antennaria or Gnaphalium.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar by Various

Rudbeckia Newmanni reflects the same strong colour in the front part of the border, and all spaces are filled with orange Zinnias and African Marigolds and yellow Helichrysum.

From Wood and Garden Notes and thoughts, practical and critical, of a working amateur by Jekyll, Gertrude

It should receive the same treatment as Helichrysum.

From Gardening for the Million by Pink, Alfred