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Anaphalis
Also called Pearlyeverlasting, Everlastings, Everlasting
Anaphalis is a genus of about 110 herbaceous and woody daisy-family plants, mostly from central and southern Asia, with silvery-white papery flowers that dry well. The key to growing them is full sun and well-drained soil; the North American western pearly everlasting (A. margaritacea) is the most commonly grown member.
Anaphalis is a genus of herbaceous and woody flowering plants within the family Asteraceae, whose members are commonly known by the name pearl or pearly everlasting. There are around 110 species with the vast majority being native to central and southern Asia. There is one species native to North America that is fairly well known and popular in cultivation, namely the western pearly everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea).
The name probably derives from the common practice of drying the flowers and stems for decorations through winter months. This plant was used extensively by Native Americans for a variety of medicinal purposes.
Javanese edelweiss · Western pearly everlasting · Three Nerved Pearly Everlasting
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