Straw Flower

• Scientific name: Helichrysum 'Ruby Cluster'
  
• Clade: Vascular, Seed producing, Angiosperm, Dicot
  
• Data collected: 4/23/11
  
• Location collected: Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Gardens (UCLA)
  
• Habitat: This plant needs to be in full sun to grow and tolerates drought perfectly; however, it needs protection from excess of moisture. It can thrive in well-drained but not very fertile soil.
  

• Nativity: Horticulture
  
• Special notes: It can be used in the treatment of gall bladder disorders and as a diuretic in treating rheumatism and cystitis.
  
• Resources:
  

1. USDA – Plant Data base 
   
2. Blooms of Bressingham
3. True Knowledge
4. Absolute Astronomy