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Helichrysum melitense
Maltese Everlasting, Perpetuini delle Scogliere (Maltese)
Origin: Western cliffs of the island of Gozo and Fungus Rock Nature Reserve.
| Family |
| Asteraceae |
| Genus |
| Helichrysum |
| Species |
| melitense |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Height |
| 50 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| A critically endangered low shrub with dense foliage. Foliage and stems appear almost white due to the thick cover of wooly hairs. Produces condense clusters of bright yellow flower heads. |
| Habitat |
| Limestone coastal cliffs and scree with full sun. |
| Leaf Description |
| Strongly aromatic leaves are spatula shaped with a rounded end. |
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