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bracted strawflower
Scientific Name: Bracteantha bracteata
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Bracted Strawflower
The Bracted Strawflower, a vibrant addition to gardens and floral arrangements, is known for its papery bracts that resemble petals. Here's what you need to know about this fascinating plant:
Common Names
- Bracted Strawflower
- Golden Everlasting
- Paper Daisy
- Paper Flower
- Strawflower
- Straw Daisy
- Yellow Paper Daisy
- Everlasting Flower
- Golden Eternal Flower
- Immortelle
Scientific Name and Taxonomy
- Accepted Scientific Name: Helichrysum bracteatum (Vent.) Willd.
- Family: Asteraceae (Daisy family)
- Synonyms:
- Bracteantha bracteata (Vent.) Anderb.
- Helichrysum monstrosum
- Xeranthemum
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Australia.
- Naturalized in the hill stations of India's Western Ghats above 1500 meters.
- Also found in Texas A&M University Holistic Garden and Antique Rose Emporium in Texas.
Morphological Characteristics
- Tall, well-branched plants.
- Produces double flowers 2-2 1/2 inches across.
- Height: 36-40 inches.
- The colorful parts that appear to be petals are actually papery bracts.
Ecological Role
- Attracts insects like the Gulf Fritillary butterfly.
Other Information
- Grown for its popularity as a cut flower in dried floral arrangements and winter bouquets.
- Hardy Annual, easy to grow, with a wide range of colors.