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