strawflower

[ straw-flou-er ]

noun

1. any of several everlasting flowers, especially an Australian composite plant, Helichrysum bracteatum, having heads of chaffy yellow, orange, red, or white flowers.
2. Also called cornflower. a bellwort, Uvularia grandiflora, of the lily family, having yellow flowers.

strawflower

/ ˈstrɔːˌflaʊə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of strawflower¹

First recorded in 1920–25; straw + flower

Example Sentences

Statice, strawflower and hydrangea will dry easily and hold their shape for a long time.

From Seattle Times

In February, Astier added a new category to its inventory when it released its first perfume, Tucson, which has notes of sweet amber and Mediterranean strawflower.

From New York Times

Certain flowers like globe amaranth, strawflower and celosia have petals that are partially dry at bloom so they dry quickly and retain their shape well during and after the drying process, Haynes said.

From Washington Times