Helichrysum facts for kids
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| Red Everlasting (Helichrysum sanguineum) | |
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Asteroideae
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Gnaphalieae
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Helichrysum
Mill., 1754
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Helichrysum arenarium - Dwarf Everlasting |
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Helichrysum is a type of flower. It has about 600 species in the sunflower family (Asteraceae). The name Helichrysum comes from two Greek words: helisso means to turn around and chrysos means gold.
It grows in Africa, Madagascar, Australasia and Eurasia. There are many species in South Africa.
Uses
Several species are grown as ornamental plants, and for dried flowers. When cut young and dried, the open flowers and stalks preserve their colour and shape for long periods.
Images for kids
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Helichrysum italicum essential oil in glass vial
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Helichrysum candolleanum in Namibia
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Helichrysum moeserianum in De Hoop N.R., South Africa
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Helichrysum orientale
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Helichrysum petiolare, Licorice Plant
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Helichrysum roseo-niveum in Namibia
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Helichrysum setosum
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Helichrysum thianschanicum 'Icicles' on display at the San Diego County Fair, CA, USA
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Helichrysum thianschanicum (Icicles leaves) at nursery on Maui
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Helichrysum umbraculigerum
See also
In Spanish: Flor de papel para niños
