Helichrysum (Noun)
Meaning
Large genus of mostly African and Australian herbs and shrubs: everlasting flowers; in some classifications includes genus Ozothamnus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Helichrysum is a popular ingredient in skincare products due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
- The garden was filled with a variety of helichrysum species, their yellow and orange flowers blooming profusely in the dry summer air.
- In traditional medicine, helichrysum has been used for centuries to treat wounds, burns, and other skin conditions.
- The dried flowers of the helichrysum plant are often used in floral arrangements and potpourri due to their ability to retain their color and shape.
- Botanists have long been fascinated by the diversity of the helichrysum genus, which includes over 600 species of herbs and shrubs.