Helichrysum bracteatum (Helichrysum bracteatum)
Other names: strawflower, strawflower, yellow daisy, everlasting gold, everlasting flower, Xerochrysum bracteatum, Bracteantha bracteata
Harm score: 1 (Natural substances)
Listen's daisy, scientifically known as Helichrysum bracteatum, has more or less been given various names such as listen's daisy, listen's daisy, yellow daisy, everlasting golden daisy or everlasting flower. And although the names may differ, one thing they have in common is the beauty and uniqueness of this plant species. Originally native to Australia, it has spread almost worldwide due to its popularity and use. It is known for its hardy flowers that can charm its surroundings all year round. This is possible because of the hard flower petals that resemble straw, and because of this special feature it is also called a strawflower.
The straw leafed is considered an ornamental plant that is popular mainly for its colourful and permanent flowers. These are often used in dry bouquets or added to bunches of flowers to create vivid colour contrasts. Due to the hardness and durability of the flowers, the bent is the main raw material for the production of decorative products such as wreaths, arrangements or other types of decoration. Some varieties are used in natural medicine and are also popular with collectors of dried flowers. Specifically in Australia, the flower is also used to produce a natural dye.