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Helichrysum italicum is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is sometimes called the curry plant because of the strong smell of its leaves.[1] Other common names include Italian strawflower and immortelle. It grows on dry, rocky or sandy ground around the Mediterranean. The stems are woody at the base and can reach 60 centimetres (24 in) or more in height. The clusters of yellow flowers are produced in summer, they retain their colour after picking and are used in dried flower arrangements.

Helichrysum italicum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Helichrysum
Species:
H. italicum
Binomial name
Helichrysum italicum
(Roth) G. Don fil.
Synonyms

Helichrysum angustifolium

It is used as a fixative in perfumes and has an intense fragrance.[2]

This plant is sometimes used as a spice. Although called "curry plant" and smelling like curry powder, it is not related with this mixture of spices, nor with the curry tree (Murraya koenigii), and is not used as masala for curry dishes either. Rather, it has a resinous, somewhat bitter aroma reminiscent of sage or wormwood[citation needed] and its young shoots and leaves are often used stewed in Mediterranean meat, fish or vegetable dishes until they have imparted their flavour, and removed before serving.[citation needed]


Cultivation


Helichrysum italicum is a tender perennial (USDA Zones 7–10). It is propagated by rooting semi-hardwood cuttings in summer and overwintering in frost-free conditions.[3]

In Maltese it is called pjanta tal-curry.


References


  1. "Helichrysum Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses, and Precautions". Healthline. 2019-05-09. Retrieved 2021-03-07.
  2. Inflammation: Natural Resources and Its Applications by Parag Jain, Ravindra Pandey, Shiv Shankar Shukla: Springer, India 2015 p.47
  3. "Helichrysum italicum (Curry Plant)". Gardenia.net. Retrieved 2021-03-07.

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- [en] Helichrysum italicum

[es] Helichrysum italicum

Helichrysum italicum (conocida como curry o siempreviva del monte) es una especie de planta fanerógama perteneciente a la familia de las asteráceas. El aroma de sus hojas color gris plateado recuerda la mezcla de especias del polvo de curry utilizado en gastronomía.

[fr] Helichrysum italicum

L'Immortelle d'Italie (Helichrysum italicum), souvent nommée plante au curry, plante cari, fleur de Saint-Jean[1] ou hélichryse italienne dans le langage courant en aromathérapie[2],[3], est une espèce de plantes à fleurs de la famille des Asteraceae et du genre Helichrysum. Elle est présente tout autour de la Méditerranée. Elle prend la forme d'un petit buisson de 40 à 60 cm en hauteur, fleurissant jaune d'or de mai à août. Elle est réputée pour sa forte fragrance, et on l'utilise couramment pour en extraire de l'huile essentielle, à partir de souches cultivées. Dans plusieurs pays, c'est une espèce protégée.



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