straw·flow·er

(strô′flou′ər)

A stout Australian plant (Bracteantha bracteatum syn. Helichrysum bracteatum) in the composite family, having flower heads with showy, variously colored bracts that retain their color when dried.

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strawflower

(ˈstrɔːˌflaʊə)

(Plants) an Australian plant, Helichrysum bracteatum, in which the coloured bracts retain their colour when the plant is dried: family Asteraceae (composites). See also immortelle

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straw•flow•er

(ˈstrɔˌflaʊ ər)

n.

any of several everlasting flowers, esp. an Australian composite plant, Helichrysum bracteatum, having heads of chaffy yellow, orange, red, or white flowers.

[1920–25]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	strawflower - plant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried cornflower, Uvularia grandiflora genus Uvularia, Uvularia - genus of perennial rhizomatous herb of southern and southeastern United States bellwort, merry bells, wild oats - any of various plants of the genus Uvularia having yellowish drooping bell-shaped flowers
	2.	strawflower - any of various plants of the genus Helipterum everlasting, everlasting flower - any of various plants of various genera of the family Compositae having flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color genus Helipterum, Helipterum - genus of South African and Australian herbs or shrubs grown as everlastings; the various Helipterum species are currently in process of being assigned to other genera especially genera Pteropogon and Hyalosperma
	3.	strawflower - Australian plant naturalized in Spain having flowers of lemon yellow to deep gold; the frequent choice of those who love dried flowers golden everlasting, Helichrysum bracteatum, yellow paper daisy everlasting, everlasting flower - any of various plants of various genera of the family Compositae having flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color

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Strohblume

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