Helichrysum gossypinum is a basal flowering plant with a shrubby growth habit, which lacks rosettes and overwintering buds.

[4] The inflorescence of Helichrysum gossypinum consists of heterogamous capitula, meaning that the gender ratio within each capitulum is not uniform.

[6] Helichrysum gossypinum is endemic to Lanzarote, one of several Canary Islands located within the Atlantic Ocean off the Northwestern coast of Africa.

[7] The habitat of Helichrysum gossypinum primarily consists of rocky areas such as inland cliffs, mountain peaks, ridges, and the slopes of ravines.

[8] H. gossypinum thrives in rupicolous communities, often coexisting with plant species such as Aeonium lancerottense and Reichardia famarae.

[9] Over a 28-year period, the average rainfall has been estimated at 110 meters squared, although particularly dry years can result in a decrease of up to 25% in the amount of rainwater.

However, during the night, as the air cools down, humidity reaches saturation and condenses into liquid water when it comes into contact with cold surfaces.

Seeds of Helichrysum gossypinum were collected and are being stored within their repository, which serves as a valuable resource in preserving the genetic diversity of the species.