strawflower
strawflower · strawflowers
Any of many Australian plants of the genus Xerochrysum, especially Xerochrysum…Any of many Australian plants of the genus Xerochrysum, especially Xerochrysum bracteatum, having deep yellow flowers than can be readily dried.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of many Australian plants of the genus Xerochrysum, especially Xerochrysum bracteatum, having deep yellow flowers than can be readily dried.
Australian plant naturalized in Spain having flowers of lemon yellow to deep gold; the frequent choice of those who love dried flowers
Origin
From straw + flower.From straw + flower.
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Forms
plural: strawflowers| Singular | strawflower |
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regular
Synonyms
6 synonymsHelichrysumgolden everlasting
Close in meaning
- Australian plant naturalized in Spain having flowers of lemon yellow to deep gold; the frequent choice of those who love dried flowers:golden everlastingyellow paper daisyHelichrysum bracteatum
- plant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried:cornflowerUvularia grandiflora