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strawflowers

[ ˈstrɔːˌflaʊərz ]

Noun

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beautiful flowers

Strawflowers are a type of flowering plant that are known for their papery petals and long stems. They are often used in dried flower arrangements due to their long-lasting quality.

Synonyms

everlasting flowers, paper daisies.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
strawflowers	Commonly used in botany and gardening. Ideal when referring to the specific species or in a casual conversation about flowers obtained through crafting. We planted strawflowers in the garden last spring. Strawflowers are great for making dried flower arrangements.
everlasting flowers	Suitable in poetic or literary contexts, as well as in conversations highlighting the long-lasting nature of the flowers. Can also be used in decorative arts. Everlasting flowers adorned the hall, speaking of timeless beauty. These everlasting flowers will keep their color and shape for years.
paper daisies	Best used when emphasizing the delicate, papery texture of the flowers. Often used in crafting and artistic descriptions. She added some paper daisies to her scrapbook for a touch of natural beauty. Paper daisies were the perfect addition to our DIY wreath.

Word

Description / Examples

strawflowers

Commonly used in botany and gardening. Ideal when referring to the specific species or in a casual conversation about flowers obtained through crafting.

We planted strawflowers in the garden last spring.
Strawflowers are great for making dried flower arrangements.

everlasting flowers

Suitable in poetic or literary contexts, as well as in conversations highlighting the long-lasting nature of the flowers. Can also be used in decorative arts.

Everlasting flowers adorned the hall, speaking of timeless beauty.
These everlasting flowers will keep their color and shape for years.

paper daisies

Best used when emphasizing the delicate, papery texture of the flowers. Often used in crafting and artistic descriptions.

She added some paper daisies to her scrapbook for a touch of natural beauty.
Paper daisies were the perfect addition to our DIY wreath.

Examples of usage

The bouquet featured a variety of colorful strawflowers.
She pressed the strawflowers between the pages of her favorite book.

Translations

Translations of the word "strawflowers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 semprevivas

🇮🇳 स्ट्रॉफ़्लॉवर्स

🇩🇪 Strohblumen

🇮🇩 bunga kering

🇺🇦 безсмертники

🇵🇱 kocanki

🇯🇵 ムギワラギク

🇫🇷 immortelles

🇪🇸 siemprevivas

🇹🇷 kuru çiçekler

🇰🇷 밀짚꽃

🇸🇦 زهور القش

🇨🇿 slaměnky

🇸🇰 slamienky

🇨🇳 干花

🇸🇮 suhocvetnice

🇮🇸 stráblóm

🇰🇿 сабан гүлдері

🇬🇪 მშრალი ყვავილები

🇦🇿 quru çiçəklər

🇲🇽 flor de paja

Etymology

The name 'strawflower' comes from the Greek words 'stro' meaning 'straw' and 'anthos' meaning 'flower'. These flowers are native to Australia and were first introduced to Europe in the 18th century. They have since become popular garden plants around the world.