Definition

Noun: * A specific Australian plant species, known for its long-lasting, lemon-yellow to deep golden flowers, which are frequently used in dried floral arrangements. Its botanical name is Xerochrysum bracteatum, and it is also commonly called the "strawflower" or "paper daisy."

Usage

• This term is used as a common name for the plant, typically in horticultural, botanical, or floral design contexts. It is a compound noun that functions as a single unit to identify the species.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The florist used golden everlasting to add a vibrant yellow color to the dried bouquet.
  • In the garden, the golden everlasting thrived in the full sun.
  • She collected seeds for golden everlasting to plant next spring.

Advanced Usage

• The name "everlasting" directly references the plant's key characteristic: its papery bracts (often mistaken for petals) retain their color and shape for a very long time after drying, making them "everlasting" in dried arrangements.

Variants and Related Words

• Strawflower: A more common general name for the same plant ().
• Paper Daisy: Another descriptive common name, referring to the texture of its flower heads.
• Xerochrysum bracteatum: The formal botanical/scientific name.
• Everlasting Flower: A more general term that can refer to this and other species with similar long-lasting qualities when dried.

Synonyms

• Strawflower
• Paper Daisy

Related Phrases/Idioms

• Dried flower: This is not an idiom but the primary category for which golden everlasting is famously used. The plant is a classic choice for dried flower crafts and arrangements.

Noun

1. Australian plant naturalized in Spain having flowers of lemon yellow to deep gold; the frequent choice of those who love dried flowers