anaphalis

Meaning

A genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the daisy family, known for their woolly, silver-white foliage and clusters of small, papery, white flower heads.

Examples

• The gardener planted several clumps of Anaphalis along the border to provide a silvery contrast to the darker green shrubs.
• Commonly known as pearly everlasting, the Anaphalis is a favorite choice for dried flower arrangements.