STRAWFLOWER

strawflower, golden everlasting, yellow paper daisy, Helichrysum bracteatum

(noun) Australian plant naturalized in Spain having flowers of lemon yellow to deep gold; the frequent choice of those who love dried flowers

strawflower

(noun) any of various plants of the genus Helipterum

strawflower, cornflower, Uvularia grandiflora

(noun) plant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

strawflower (plural strawflowers)

Any of many Australian plants of the genus Xerochrysum, especially Xerochrysum bracteatum, having deep yellow flowers than can be readily dried.

Synonyms

• golden everlasting, Helichrysum

Source: Wiktionary



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