Glixia
Dried gilxia is an enchanting decoration that exudes subtlety and natural charm. The plant, also known as marcela or brazilian star flower, is native to the tropical part of South America, with vein-like thin stems and tiny white flowers. Its use is mainly in floristry and handicrafts.
Glixia
Glyxia (Comanthera), known as marcela, is native to South America, more specifically to Brazil - hence another term for glyxia - brazilia star flower. It is the only place on Earth where this lovely plant occurs naturally. It can be found in the highlands, mainly in wastelands and wild areas. In Poland, glyxia is not found in gardens or crops. These flowers, individually, seem to stand out nothing special. They awaken their beauty when dozens of them are dried and tied into a mesmerizing bouquet. Dried glycyrrhiza has won the hearts all over the world of craftsmen, florists, interior decorators.
Glixia - plant characterictics
Glyxia has tiny light-colored inflorescences placed singly on a thin stem. They resemble a daisy or chamomile. The size of the inflorescences varies, ranging from 2 to 6 mm. It is said that even after 10 years one drop of water can make the delicate buds close their petals. When they dry out again, they open as if they were still alive, which is why this species and its close relatives are called sempre-vivas, Portuguese for eternal flowers. Glyxia is harvested in bunches of 50g or 100g. When dried, it does not lose its lovely shape, and the flowers take on a creamier color. Dried marcela can easily be bleached or dyed, so there is an unlimited palette of colors for this plant.