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

Much of its beauty now depends on the many non-hardy plants, such as Gladiolus, Canna, and Dahlia, on Tritomas of doubtful hardiness, and on half-hardy annuals—Zinnia, Helichrysum, Sunflower, and French and African Marigold.

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

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

Xeranthemum, Rhodanthe, Helichrysum, white yellow, purple, and red.

From Mary's Meadow And Other Tales of Fields and Flowers by Ewing, Juliana Horatia Gatty

It should receive the same treatment as Helichrysum.

From Gardening for the Million by Pink, Alfred