Family: Asteraceae
Author: (L.) Benth. & Hook.f.
Bibliography: Gen. Pl. 2(1): 303 (1873)
Year: 1873
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Anaphalis
Vegetable: False
Observations: Indian Subcontinent to Russian Far East and Japan, N. America
Description
Pearly everlasting is a distinguished perennial plant renowned for its striking, pearl-like clusters of white flowers and its unique resilience. Scientifically known as Anaphalis margaritacea, this adaptable species has captured the attention of botanists and gardeners alike with its widespread presence and notable characteristics.
First described in the botanical literature in 1873 by renowned botanists George Bentham and Joseph Dalton Hooker, Anaphalis margaritacea resonates with an enduring charm. This floral species is predominantly found across a vast geographical range, from the Indian Subcontinent to the Russian Far East and extending to Japan and North America. This extensive distribution speaks volumes about the plant’s adaptability to varying climatic conditions.
Belonging to the diverse and extensive Asteraceae family, pearly everlasting thrives in a variety of habitats including meadows, forest clearings, and mountainous regions. Its ability to flourish in such disparate environments underscores its hardiness and versatility as a perennial plant.
Characteristically, Anaphalis margaritacea exhibits slender, silvery-gray foliage which perfectly complements its lasting, white blooms. These blooms, which resemble small pearls, not only add to the plant’s aesthetic appeal but also serve a practical function; the papery texture of the flowers helps protect them from the elements, allowing the plant to endure through the seasons.
Pearly everlasting is also valued for its practical applications. Historically, it has been used in traditional medicine and as a dye plant. Additionally, its flowers are often utilized in floral arrangements and dried flower crafts due to their long-lasting nature.
In gardens, Anaphalis margaritacea makes for a delightful addition, particularly in rock gardens and cottage gardens, where its silver foliage and delicate white flowers add texture and interest. Moreover, its ability to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies contributes to the biodiversity of any planting space.
In conclusion, pearly everlasting, or Anaphalis margaritacea, stands as a testament to the beauty and resilience of nature. Its widespread presence, historical significance, and versatile usage make it a plant worth celebrating both in botanical realms and in everyday horticulture.
Common Names
Pol: anafalis perłowy
Eng: common pearlyeverlasting, pearly everlasting, pearly-everlasting, western pearly everlasting, western pearlyeverlasting, common pearly everlasting, marguerite, pearl everlasting, siberian eidelweiss
Deu: großblütiges perlkörbchen, perlblume, silberimmortelle
Fra: immortelle blanche, immortelle de virginie, anaphale marguerite, immortelle d’argent, anaphale perlée, immortelle
Swe: klippnejlika, purpurklätt, sandnörel, studentnejlika, helminukkajäkkärä, pärleternell
Dan: klæbrig norel, perlekurv
Hun: amerikai gyöngykosárka
Fin: helminukkajäkkärä
Nob: perleevigblom
Nno: perleevigblom
Ces: plesnivka perlová
Nld: prachtrozenkransje
Cym: edafeddog berlaidd, edafeddog hirhoedlog, edafeddog tlysog, hir ei hoedl
En: Pearly Everlasting, Common pearlyeverlasting, Pearly-everlasting, Western pearly everlasting, Western pearlyeverlasting, Marguerite, Pearl Everlasting, Siberian eidelweiss, Common pearly everlasting
Cs: Plesnivka perlová
Da: Klæbrig Norel, Perlekurv
Nl: Prachtrozenkransje
Fi: Helminukkajäkkärä
Fr: Immortelle blanche, Immortelle de Virginie, Anaphale marguerite, Immortelle d’argent, Anaphale perlée, Immortelle
De: Großblütiges Perlkörbchen, Perlblume, Silberimmortelle
Hu: Amerikai gyöngykosárka
Nb: Perleevigblom
Nn: Perleevigblom
Pl: Anafalis perłowy
Sv: Klippnejlika, Purpurklätt, Sandnörel, Studentnejlika, Helminukkajäkkärä, Pärleternell
Cy: Edafeddog Berlaidd, Edafeddog Hirhoedlog, Edafeddog Tlysog, Hir Ei Hoedl
Synonyms
- Antennaria margaritacea ((L.) DC.)
- Gnaphalium margaritaceum (L.)
- Helichrysum margaritaceum ((L.) Moench)
Distribution
- Alaska (native)
- Alberta (native)
- Arizona (native)
- Arkansas (native)
- Assam (native)
- British Columbia (native)
- California (native)
- China North-Central (native)
- China South-Central (native)
- China Southeast (native)
- Colorado (native)
- Connecticut (native)
- Delaware (native)
- East Himalaya (native)
- Idaho (native)
- Illinois (native)
- India (native)
- Indiana (native)
- Iowa (native)
- Japan (native)
- Kamchatka (native)
- Kentucky (native)
- Khabarovsk (native)
- Korea (native)
- Kuril Is. (native)
- Labrador (native)
- Maine (native)
- Manitoba (native)
- Maryland (native)
- Masachusettes (native)
- Mexico Northwest (native)
- Michigan (native)
- Minnesota (native)
- Montana (native)
- Myanmar (native)
- Nebraska (native)
- Nepal (native)
- Nevada (native)
- New Brunswick (native)
- New Hampshire (native)
- New Jersey (native)
- New Mexico (native)
- New York (native)
- Newfoundland (native)
- North Carolina (native)
- Northwest Territorie (native)
- Nova Scotia (native)
- Ohio (native)
- Ontario (native)
- Oregon (native)
- Pakistan (native)
- Pennsylvania (native)
- Primorye (native)
- Prince Edward I. (native)
- Qinghai (native)
- Québec (native)
- Rhode I. (native)
- Sakhalin (native)
- Saskatchewan (native)
- South Dakota (native)
- Sri Lanka (native)
- Taiwan (native)
- Tennessee (native)
- Texas (native)
- Thailand (native)
- Tibet (native)
- Utah (native)
- Vermont (native)
- Vietnam (native)
- Virginia (native)
- Washington (native)
- West Himalaya (native)
- West Virginia (native)
- Wisconsin (native)
- Wyoming (native)
- Yukon (native)
- Austria (introduced)
- Baltic States (introduced)
- Czechoslovakia (introduced)
- Denmark (introduced)
- France (introduced)
- Germany (introduced)
- Great Britain (introduced)
- Ireland (introduced)
- Italy (introduced)
- Netherlands (introduced)
- Norway (introduced)
- Poland (introduced)
- Romania (introduced)
- Sweden (introduced)
- Switzerland (introduced)
Additional Images
Flower
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Leaf
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Habit
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Bark
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Other
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- WFO (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/4926336)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30173179-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Anaphalis margaritacea (L.) Benth. & Hook.f.)
Specifications
Growth form: Rhizomatous
Growth habit: Forb/herb
Growth rate: Rapid
Growth
Ph maximum: 7.5
Ph minimum: 6.0
Light: 8
Atmospheric humidity: 3
Soil nutriments: 6