Calomeria amaranthoides explained

Calomeria amaranthoides, the incense plant, is a plant species which is native to New South Wales and Victoria in Australia.[1]

Description

Calomeria amaranthoides is a tall, fragrant biennial herb, growing to 3.5 metres in height. It has sticky stems and leaves which are green above and whitish beneath and are up to 15 cm long and 5 cm wide. Its flowers appear in large brown to red plumes in the summer (January to April in its native range).[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Calomeria amranthoides Vent. . 2008-04-14 . PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online . Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia.
  2. Book: Costermans, L.. Native Trees and Shrubs of South-eastern Australia . Rigby. Australia . 1981 . 072701403X.