Helichrysum italicum
The curry plant
Coffee, glorious sunshine and a spot of drawing, the best way to start my day! This morning I was sat in my garden drinking my coffee next to the fragrant Helichrysum italicum, sometimes know as the curry plant. It's part of the Asteraceae daisy family, and covered in tiny buds that will soon be bursting with vibrant yellow flowers.
I used a dip pen and black ink for this set of drawings. The structure of the flower buds made for an interesting focus.
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 and has an intense fragrance
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