strawflower; golden everlasting
A flowering plant (Xerochrysum bracteatum) known for its papery bracts; often used in dried flower arrangements.
I planted strawflowers in the garden.
If you're making dried flowers, strawflowers are recommended.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; it but marks the word is listed as usually written in kana.
Compound of 麦藁 (mugiwara, 'wheat straw') and 菊 (kiku, 'chrysanthemum'), referring to the straw-like texture of the flower's bracts.