Coastal Rosemary
Scientific Name

Westringia fruticosa
Family: Lamiaceae

Flowering Time

Much of the year. White corolla, hairy, often with tiny orange spots. Sessile in short terminal racemes.

Habitat

Found on coastal cliffs and headlands and used often as an ornamental hedge in Australian native gardens.
Grey-green foliage is arranged in whorls of 4.

The shape of the flowers suggest it is pollinated by moths.

Stands to 1.5 metres
References

Robinson, L. (1991). Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney. 2nd ed. Kangaroo Press, Roseville.
Westringia fruticosa
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