PLANT LIBRARY

Everlast

Pamplemoussier

Everlast – Helichrysum italicum

Plant family

Asteraceae

Part used

Flowers

Present in Mediterranean basin, everlast is a modest size bush, which have, from May to August, little yellow flowers on its top. These flowers have a characteristic odour and are emblematic of the island of Corsica. The name everlast is based on the fact that the flowers are known to never fade. The everlast usually grows on coastal rocks, exposed to sea spray. Due to its particular perfume, it was ignored for a long time. But nowadays, everlast is recognized for its several properties. Water efficient, everlast is a protected species, and its harvest is controlled in Corsica.