Helichrysum italicum

Taxonomy

Family

Asteraceae

Genus

Helichrysum

Species

italicum

Nomenclature Melissopalynology

Senecio f.

Classifier

(Roth) G.Don

Distribution

Europe, Africa, Asia Minor, New Zealand and America.

Utility

Alternative medicine and phytotherapy. Used in cosmetic industries. Food spices. In Versilia - Tuscany (Italy) typical honey production called: miele di spiaggia. Ornamental plant and biodiversity

Flowering time

V - IX

Pollen colour

Pollen

Nectar

Pollen characteristic

Group: Monad
Simmetry: Radial
Polarity: Isopolar
Exine sculpturing: Echinate

Aperture: Tricolporate
Polar View:Subcircular
Equatorial view :Oblate, Oval

Polar view: Subcircular

Equatorial view: Oblate , Equatorial view: Oval