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Paper daisy (fully open) Xerochrysum is a genus of plants native to Australia with variable forms including annuals and low growing perennial shrubs. Their flowers really do feel as if made of paper!<br /> <br /> The genus was formerly known as Helichrysum and is now also known as Xerochrysum.<br /> <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/86974/paper_daisy_beginning_to_open.html" title="Paper daisy (beginning to open)"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3314/86974_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1689206410&Signature=kHiA8hg1lpMUu91rGEq2LUoM2IA%3D" width="200" height="190" alt="Paper daisy (beginning to open) Bracteantha is a genus of plants native to Australia with variable forms including annuals and low growing perennial shrubs. Their flowers really do feel as if made of paper! <br /> <br /> The genus was formerly known as Helichrysum and is now also known as Xerochrysum.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/87807/paper_daisy_fully_open.html<br /> <br /> Asteraceae,Asterales,Australia,Bracteantha bracteata,Everlasting Daisy,Geotagged,Golden everlasting,Macro,Paper Daisy,Spring,Strawflower,Xerochrysum bracteatum,botany,new south wales,plant,white flower" /></a></figure><br /> <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/124297/everlasting_daisy_bud.html" title="Everlasting daisy bud"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3314/124297_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1689206410&Signature=T015dIRmBX5YJDt7g2DfN3NQNj8%3D" width="200" height="146" alt="Everlasting daisy bud Xerochrysum is a small genus of six species, all of which were formerly classified in the genus Bracteantha. Xerochrysum bracteatum was previously known as Bracteantha bracteata and references to its even earlier name of Helichrysum bracteatum may still be found in many publications.<br /> <br /> These native plants are variable, from annual forms to low growing perennial sub-shrubs. Widespread in various habitats in all States and Territories of Australia. <br /> <br /> Leaves are usually large, up to 10 cm in length. The individual flowers are very small but are formed into a large cluster surrounded by large papery bracts. The overall appearance is that of a large, single &#039;flower&#039; with the bracts as the &#039;petals&#039;. However, well over a hundred true flowers occur inside the ring of bracts.<br /> <br /> Here we see the bracts still closed, encasing the flowers, yet to open and emerge - and below, half-open and fully open (a different cultivar). This orange one is cultivar &#039;sunrise&#039;. <br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/125110/everlasting_daisy_half-opened.html<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/87807/paper_daisy_fully_open.html<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Asteraceae,Asterales,Australia,Bracteantha bracteata,Flora,Geotagged,Spring,Strawflower,Xerochrysum bracteatum,botany,everlasting daisy,new south wales,paper daisy" /></a></figure><br /> <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/125110/everlasting_daisy_half-unfurled.html" title="Everlasting daisy half-unfurled"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3314/125110_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1689206410&Signature=dl00bp8evGgMbqXLbv9UBpYRimc%3D" width="200" height="194" alt="Everlasting daisy half-unfurled Xerochrysum is a small genus of six species, all of which were formerly classified in the genus Bracteantha. Xerochrysum bracteatum was previously known as Bracteantha bracteata and references to its even earlier name of Helichrysum bracteatum may still be found in many publications.<br /> <br /> These native plants are variable, from annual forms to low growing perennial sub-shrubs. Widespread in various habitats in all States and Territories of Australia.<br /> <br /> Leaves are usually large, up to 10 cm in length. The individual flowers are very small but are formed into a large cluster surrounded by large papery bracts. The overall appearance is that of a large, single &#039;flower&#039; with the bracts as the &#039;petals&#039;. However, well over a hundred true flowers occur inside the ring of bracts.<br /> <br /> Here we see the bracts half-unfurled, encasing the flowers, yet to open and emerge and below, a fully enclosed bud. This is cultivar &#039;sunrise&#039;. <br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/124297/everlasting_daisy_bud.html Asteraceae,Asterales,Australia,Bracteantha bracteata,Everlasting daisy,Flora,Geotagged,Spring,Strawflower,XEROCHRYSUM BRACTEATUM,Xerochrysum bracteatum,botany,new south wales,paper daisy" /></a></figure> Australia,Bracteantha bracteata,Everlasting Daisy,Flora,Geotagged,Golden everlasting,Helichrysum,Macro,Paper Daisy,Spring,Strawflower,XEROCHRYSUM BRACTEATUM,Xerochrysum bracteatum,new south wales,plant,white flower Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Paper daisy (fully open)

Xerochrysum is a genus of plants native to Australia with variable forms including annuals and low growing perennial shrubs. Their flowers really do feel as if made of paper!

The genus was formerly known as Helichrysum and is now also known as Xerochrysum.

Paper daisy (beginning to open) Bracteantha is a genus of plants native to Australia with variable forms including annuals and low growing perennial shrubs. Their flowers really do feel as if made of paper! <br /> <br /> The genus was formerly known as Helichrysum and is now also known as Xerochrysum.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/87807/paper_daisy_fully_open.html<br /> <br /> Asteraceae,Asterales,Australia,Bracteantha bracteata,Everlasting Daisy,Geotagged,Golden everlasting,Macro,Paper Daisy,Spring,Strawflower,Xerochrysum bracteatum,botany,new south wales,plant,white flower


Everlasting daisy bud Xerochrysum is a small genus of six species, all of which were formerly classified in the genus Bracteantha. Xerochrysum bracteatum was previously known as Bracteantha bracteata and references to its even earlier name of Helichrysum bracteatum may still be found in many publications.<br /> <br /> These native plants are variable, from annual forms to low growing perennial sub-shrubs. Widespread in various habitats in all States and Territories of Australia. <br /> <br /> Leaves are usually large, up to 10 cm in length. The individual flowers are very small but are formed into a large cluster surrounded by large papery bracts. The overall appearance is that of a large, single 'flower' with the bracts as the 'petals'. However, well over a hundred true flowers occur inside the ring of bracts.<br /> <br /> Here we see the bracts still closed, encasing the flowers, yet to open and emerge - and below, half-open and fully open (a different cultivar). This orange one is cultivar 'sunrise'. <br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/125110/everlasting_daisy_half-opened.html<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/87807/paper_daisy_fully_open.html<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Asteraceae,Asterales,Australia,Bracteantha bracteata,Flora,Geotagged,Spring,Strawflower,Xerochrysum bracteatum,botany,everlasting daisy,new south wales,paper daisy


Everlasting daisy half-unfurled Xerochrysum is a small genus of six species, all of which were formerly classified in the genus Bracteantha. Xerochrysum bracteatum was previously known as Bracteantha bracteata and references to its even earlier name of Helichrysum bracteatum may still be found in many publications.<br /> <br /> These native plants are variable, from annual forms to low growing perennial sub-shrubs. Widespread in various habitats in all States and Territories of Australia.<br /> <br /> Leaves are usually large, up to 10 cm in length. The individual flowers are very small but are formed into a large cluster surrounded by large papery bracts. The overall appearance is that of a large, single 'flower' with the bracts as the 'petals'. However, well over a hundred true flowers occur inside the ring of bracts.<br /> <br /> Here we see the bracts half-unfurled, encasing the flowers, yet to open and emerge and below, a fully enclosed bud. This is cultivar 'sunrise'. <br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/124297/everlasting_daisy_bud.html Asteraceae,Asterales,Australia,Bracteantha bracteata,Everlasting daisy,Flora,Geotagged,Spring,Strawflower,XEROCHRYSUM BRACTEATUM,Xerochrysum bracteatum,botany,new south wales,paper daisy

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Perfect capture! Posted 3 years ago
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      Ruth Spigelman
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      With thanks Ferdy :) Posted 3 years ago

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The Golden everlasting

"Xerochrysum bracteatum", commonly known as the golden everlasting or strawflower, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Australia. It grows as a woody or herbaceous perennial or annual shrub up to a metre tall with green or grey leafy foliage.

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Similar species: Asterales
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Uploaded Dec 16, 2019. Captured Nov 7, 2019 12:21 in 15 Scenic Dr, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 10/2000s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm