pink paper daisy

Thân thiện

A gardener picks a pink paper daisy from a sunny garden bed.

Definition

Noun: 1. A flowering plant native to southwestern Australia: pink paper daisy refers to a specific plant species (Rhodanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea, formerly Helipterum roseum) known for its distinctive, brightly colored, papery-textured flower heads that resemble daisies. It is cultivated primarily for use in dried floral arrangements.

Usage Examples

• The florist used pink paper daisies to add a vibrant, lasting color to the dried bouquet.
• Pink paper daisy is a popular choice for everlasting flowers due to its ability to retain color when dried.
• In the garden, the pink paper daisies created a striking display against the green foliage.

Advanced Usage

• As a horticultural subject: The term is used in gardening and floriculture contexts to specify this particular cultivar grown for its ornamental and drying qualities.
  • For best results when drying, harvest pink paper daisies just as the flowers fully open.

Variants and Related Words

• Botanical name: subsp. , .
• Common names: pink everlasting, rose sunray.
• Related species: Other "paper daisies" or "everlastings" in the genera , , and .

Synonyms

• Everlasting flower (in a general sense, referring to its dried use)
• Immortelle (a term for flowers that retain form and color when dried)

Học thuật

Noun

1. flower of southwestern Australia having bright pink daisylike papery flowers; grown for drying

Từ đồng nghĩa

• pink-and-white everlasting
• Acroclinium roseum