I love the Helichrysum Italicum, or as I sometimes refer to it, the ‘curry plant’, because of its curry-scented leaves. According to Wikipedia, other common names include Italian strawflower and immortelle. It grows on rocky or sandy ground and can reach up to 60cm high. After picking, the yellow flowers retain their colour and can be used in dried flower arrangements. Interesting. I never realised this.
As you can see from the map below, it grows along the coast.
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Citation: A.Carapeto, P.V.Araújo, F.Clamote, S.Chozas, C.T.Gomes, M.Porto, D.Frade, P.Beja, et al. (2024). Helichrysum italicum (Roth) G.Don subsp. picardi (Boiss. & Reut.) Franco – mapa de distribuição. Flora-On: Flora de Portugal Interactiva, Sociedade Portuguesa de Botânica. http://www.flora-on.pt/#wHelichrysum+italicum+subsp.+picardi.
Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helichrysum_italicum
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