silver spike, icicle plant (Helichrysum thianschanicum)

Helichrysum thianschanicum is a species in the Helichrysum genus. It is commonly known as silver spike, icicle plant This name is accepted name for the species in the family Asteraceae subfamily Asteroideae, tribe Gnaphalieae, . . This species is found in western China (Xinjiang) and adjacent Kazakhstan.