Westringia fruticosa
Plant Number: 14
Common Name: Native Rosemary, Coastal Rosemary
Scientific Name: Westringia fruticosa
Derivation of name
Westringia - after J. P. Westring, an 18th century Swedish physician;
fruticosa - shrubby, bushy
Description
- Easily grown shrub which grows wild near the coast of New South Wales
- Stiff, bushy plant to 2 metres
- Narrow pointed leaves to 2 cm
- White to pale mauve flowers to 2 cm
- Drought hardy
Human uses
Leaves used as substitute for tea (European settlers)
Acknowledgment: Mangroves to Mountains, Australian National Botanic Gardens
Photo Credit: Milton Gilad