A plant of the genus Helichrysum, commonly known as strawflower or immortelle, with papery flowers that preserve their color when dried.
From Greek 'helios' (sun) and 'chrysos' (gold), referring to the golden color of the flowers. The genus was named for the characteristic shining, golden appearance.
Helichryse flowers are called 'immortelle' because they literally never fade—florists have been using them for centuries in permanent arrangements, and they've been found in ancient Egyptian tombs!
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