Photo reference: Leontopodium nivale
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
Other Asteraceae species
- Chamomile
- Chicory
- Chrysanthemum
- Cornflower
- Cosmos
- Dahlia
- Dandelion
- Gerbera
- Marigold
- Safflower
- Sunflower
- Thistle
- Zinnia
