Flower · GBIF taxon 3102871
Golden Everlasting
Xerochrysum bracteatumAlso known as Strawflower, Paper Daisy, Golden Strawflower, Yellow Paper Daisy
Golden Everlasting adorns sunny landscapes across Australia with rigid, straw-like bracts that remain vibrant long after the flower dies. These glossy, paper-textured bracts shield a central yellow disk where native bees, adult butterflies, and hoverflies gather nectar throughout a long flowering season from spring to autumn. Adapted to harsh conditions, this adaptable plant thrives everywhere from subalpine ridges and coastal dunes to arid inland sands.
FloweringDrought TolerantNative Australian
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Photosynthetic
Predators
- Lepidopteran larvae
- Grasshoppers
- Small beetles
ThreatsLand clearing, invasive weeds, inappropriate fire regimes
HabitatsEucalypt woodlands, coastal dunes, subalpine heath, arid inland shrublands
Life span1–3 years (annual to short-lived perennial)
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderAsterales
- FamilyAsteraceae
- GenusXerochrysum
- SpeciesXerochrysum bracteatum
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Optimal Viewing: Look for open flower heads on warm sunny days from spring into late autumn.
- Textural Observation: Touch the dry papery bracts gently to feel their unique crisp straw texture.
- Garden Cultivation: Grow in full sunlight and lean, well-drained soil to encourage heavy flowering.
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