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Helipterum ''Syncarpha'' is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. The flowers are known by the common name: everlastings. The genus is endemic to the fynbos of the Eastern and Western Cape in South Africa. ; Species Species ac ...

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Chrysocephalum apiculatum ''Chrysocephalum apiculatum'', known by the common names common everlasting and yellow buttons, is a perennial herb native to southern Australia. It is a member of the Asteraceae, the daisy family. The name "everlasting" was inspired by its use ...

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Chrysocephalum baxteri ''Chrysocephalum baxteri'', known by the common name fringed everlasting is a perennial herb native to southern Australia. It is a member of the Asteraceae, the daisy family. Found in low heath country and sclerophyll forest. A small plant, 10 to ...

'' (A.Cunn. ex DC.) Anderb. * '' Chrysocephalum eremaeum'' ( Haegi) Anderb. * '' Chrysocephalum gilesii'' (

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- perennial sunray * '' Chrysocephalum puteale'' (

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Chrysocephalum semipapposum ''Chrysocephalum semipapposum'', commonly known as clustered everlasting is a perennial shrub native to Australia. Clustered everlasting belongs to the family Asteraceae. ''C. semipapposum'' produces terminal flowers heads in clusters, mainly b ...

'' ( Labill.) Steetz - clustered everlasting, yellow buttons * '' Chrysocephalum sericeum'' Paul G.Wilson * '' Chrysocephalum vitellinum'' Paul G.Wilson

Gallery

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''C. apiculatum'' 'Flambe Orange' Image:Chrysocephalum apiculatum 'Flambe Orange' Leaf Closeup 2600px.jpg, Foliage of 'Flambe Orange'

References

FloraBase - the Western Australian Flora: ''Chrysocephalum ''

PlantNET - Flora of New South Wales Online: ''Chrysocephalum''

{{Taxonbar, from=Q5114726 Gnaphalieae Endemic flora of Australia Asteraceae genera