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strawflower

American

[straw-flou-er] / ˈstrɔˌflaʊ ər /

noun

any of several everlasting flowers, especially an Australian composite plant, Helichrysum bracteatum, having heads of chaffy yellow, orange, red, or white flowers.
Also called cornflower. a bellwort, Uvularia grandiflora, of the lily family, having yellow flowers.

strawflower British

/ ˈstrɔːˌflaʊə /

noun

an Australian plant, Helichrysum bracteatum, in which the coloured bracts retain their colour when the plant is dried: family Asteraceae (composites) See also immortelle

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Etymology

Origin of strawflower

First recorded in 1920–25; straw + flower

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strawflower

Statice, strawflower and hydrangea will dry easily and hold their shape for a long time.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 15, 2023

In February, Astier added a new category to its inventory when it released its first perfume, Tucson, which has notes of sweet amber and Mediterranean strawflower.

From New York Times ● Mar. 9, 2022

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