Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius explained

Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius, common name rosemary everlasting, is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae. ^[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 . 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, . (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, .

Notes and References

1. https://www.biolib.cz/en/taxon/id784766/ Biolib
2. https://www.rightplants4me.co.uk/content/plant?PlantID=2951&LatinName=Ozothamnus%20rosmarinifolius Right Plants 4 me
3. https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/details?plantid=1366 RHS
4. http://fe.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Residents/Trees_Vegetation/Yarra_Ranges_Plant_Directory/Yarra_Ranges_Local_Plant_Directory/Middle_Storey/Shrubs_1_12m_-10m/Ozothamnus_rosmarinifolius Yarra Ranges