Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius

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Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius
Asteraceae - Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius.JPG
Flowers of Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
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Angiosperms
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Order:
Family:
Tribe:
Gnaphalieae
Genus:
Species:
O. rosmarinifolius
Binomial name
Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius
(Labill.) Sweet
Synonyms
  • Chrysocoma rosmarinifolia (Labill.) Spreng.
  • Eupatorium rosmarinifolium Labill.
  • Helichrysum rosmarinifolium (Labill.) Less. ex Benth.

Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius, common name rosemary everlasting, is a species of plant in the daisy family. [1]

Etymology[]

The species name rosmarinifolius means with leaves like rosemary. The genus name derives from the Greek, ozos (meaning branch) and thamnos (meaning shrub). [2]

Description[]

Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius can reach a height of about 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in). It is an upright evergreen shrub. Leaves are narrow, silvery-grey. These plants form quite compact slightly rounded terminal clusters of pink buds. The white flowers are tiny and scented. Bracts range from yellowish to reddish. [3] Flowering time lasts from November to February[4]

Bibliography[]

  • Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
  • Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.

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