strawflower

Meanings

Plural: strawflowers

Noun

• plant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried
• any of various plants of the genus Helipterum
• Australian plant naturalized in Spain having flowers of lemon yellow to deep gold; the frequent choice of those who love dried flowers
• Any of many Australian plants of the genus Xerochrysum, especially Xerochrysum bracteatum, having deep yellow flowers than can be readily dried.

Synonyms

cornflower, golden everlasting, Helichrysum, Helichrysum bracteatum, Uvularia grandiflora, yellow paper daisy