Helichrysum italicum is a flowering plant of the daisy family Asteraceae. It is sometimes called the curry plant because of the strong smell of its leaves. It grows on dry, rocky or sandy ground around the Mediterranean. The stems are woody at the base and can reach 60cm 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.The plant produces an oil from its blossoms which is used for medicinal purposes. It is anti inflammatory, fungicidal, and astringent. It soothes burns and raw chapped skin. it is used as a fixative in perfumes. It has an intense fragrance. ReferencesDavid Burnie (1995) Wild Flowers of the Mediterranean. ISBN 0-7513-2761-1T. G. Tutin et al. (1968) Flora Europaea, Volume 2. ISBN 0-521-06662-X

A silver leaved evergreen shrub which makes for perfect foil for other plants. ... Curry Plant, Dartington (Helichrysum italicum ‘Dartington’) Price: £1.99

The name curry plant is often used for Helichrysum italicum , a relative of immortelle; several subspecies grow in the European Mediterranean countries.

If you attempt to buy a curry plant in a Western plant nursery, you will probably end up with the herb which goes by the name of 'curry plant' (Helichrysum italicum) but which does not taste even ...

 

Curry Plant looks very similar to a Lavender in its leaf stage. But, as the picture to the right shows, it looks totally different in bloom. Curry Plant likes it warm and dry.

CURRY PLANT Helichrysum italicum (H.angustifolium) Delightfully curry-scented foliage. The essential oil is used to enhance fruit flavors in confections and perfumes.

Curry leaf, curry plant, curry leaf plant, curry leaf exporters, curry patta, curry leaf powder ... Curry Plant is widely used for its culinary and medicinal properties.

Information and 5 images for Curry Plant, Immortelle ;BR>;i>Helichrysum angustifolium;/i> ... Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ay) Genus: Helichrysum (hel-ih-KRY-sum) Species: ...

... branch or small seedling/offshoots in mineral rich soil, water it daily and watch it flourish into a fragrant, pretty neat plant. It needs sunshine and lots of it. You can find packets of fresh curry ...