edelweiss (flower)

Edelweiss is a mountain flower belonging to the Asteraceae family. Characterized by its white fuzzy petals in an asymmetrical double-star formation and yellow clustered florets. It is the national flower of Austria and Switzerland.

Examples

Photo reference: Leontopodium nivale

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Other Asteraceae species

• Chamomile
• Chicory
• Chrysanthemum
• Cornflower
• Cosmos
• Dahlia
• Dandelion
• Gerbera
• Marigold
• Safflower
• Sunflower
• Thistle
• Zinnia

See also

• Tag Group:Flowers

External links

• Wikipedia: Leontopodium
• Wikipedia: Leontopodium nivale
• Wikipedia: Asteraceae