Description
Helichrysum chionoides (also called Snowy Helichrysum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has an erect stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have a toothed margin. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Helichrysum chionoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helichrysum chionoides has small, white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.