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Anaphalis

Anaphalis

9.9
A small plant with soft, hairy leaves and long lasting white flowers
  • noun
  • /ˌænəˈfælɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The dried flowers of Anaphalis are popular in floral arrangements for their longevity.

Examples

  • Gardeners admire the silvery foliage that gives Anaphalis its distinctive appearance.

  • In the wild, Anaphalis often grows on sunny hillsides and open meadows.

  • The Anaphalis plant thrives in dry, sunny areas.

  • Did you see the Anaphalis blooming in the garden?

  • Gardeners admire the silvery foliage of Anaphalis, which adds a unique touch to any garden.

  • In the summer, Anaphalis can be seen flourishing in open meadows and along sunny hillsides.

  • The dried blooms of Anaphalis are often used in floral arrangements due to their lasting beauty.

Synonyms

pearly everlasting
vsAnaphalis
  • US
9.9

A plant that lives many years with soft silver leaves and long-lasting small white flowers

is a genus covering several related species rather than one single species

Compounds

Anaphalis margaritacea
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American plant called pearly everlasting with small white flowers and woolly leaves

Surface Forms

Anaphalis singular
Anaphalises plural

Etymology

Anaphalis comes from Greek and suggests 'not fading' or 'everlasting'. So the name fits the pearly everlasting plants, because their silvery leaves and dried flowers keep their look for a long time.