Helichrysum
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.
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| Genus: | Helichrysum Mill., 1754
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Helichrysum arenarium - Dwarf Everlasting | |
It grows in Africa, Madagascar, Australasia and Eurasia. There are many species in South Africa.
Helichrysum Media
Helichrysum italicum essential oil in glass vial
Helichrysum candolleanum in Namibia
Helichrysum moeserianum in De Hoop N.R., South Africa
Helichrysum petiolare, Licorice Plant
Helichrysum thianschanicum 'Icicles' on display at the San Diego County Fair, CA, USA
Helichrysum thianschanicum (Icicles leaves) at nursery on Maui
