About Golden Everlasting
Xerochrysum bracteatum, commonly known as the golden everlasting or strawflower, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Australia. Described by Étienne Pierre Ventenat in 1803, it was known as Helichrysum bracteatum for many years before being transferred to a new genus Xerochrysum in 1990. It is an annual up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall with green or grey leafy foliage. Golden yellow or white flower heads are produced from spring to autumn; their distinctive feature is the papery bracts that resemble petals. The species is widespread, growing in a variety of habitats across the country, from rainforest margins to deserts and subalpine areas.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Xerochrysum bracteatum
- Genus
- Xerochrysum
- Family
- ASTERACEAE
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Asteraceae
Daisy/Sunflower family
Golden Everlasting belongs to the Asteraceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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