Santolina chamaecyparissus L., Sp. Pl. 842 1753. (Syn: Abrotanum foemina Garsault [Invalid]; Santolina marchii Arrigoni);
. Santolina chamaecyparissus syn. S. incana (cotton lavender, lavender cotton) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to the western and central Mediterranean. It is a small evergreen shrub growing to 50 cm (20 in) tall and broad. Densely covered in narrow, aromatic, grey-green leaves, in summer it produces masses of yellow, button-like composite flowerheads, held on slender stems above the foliage. The disc florets are tubular, and there are no ray florets.[5]
This plant is valued in cultivation as groundcover, or as an edging plant for a hot, sunny, well-drained spot, though it may be short-lived. It dislikes winter wetness.
Cotton Lavender has many potential uses. Most commonly, the flowers and leaves are made into a decoction used to expel intestinal parasites. An oil used in perfumery can also be extracted from the plant. Branches may be hung up in wardrobes to repel insects, and leaves are also suitable for use in pot pourri and in herbal tobacco substitutes. In cosmetics it is used as a tonic.[7]
(From Wikipedia on 20.6.13)
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Asteraceae Fortnight Part 2-Discoid heads: Santolina chamaecyparissus L. from Kashmir -GS54 : Attachments (3). 2 posts by 2 authors. Common Name: Lavender cotton
Small evergreen shrub up to 60 cm tall with up to 5 cm long leaves divided into linear segments, tomentose, silvery grey; heads globose, yellow, up to 2 cm across.
Photographed from Srinagar, Kashmir .
Santolina chamaecyparissus AT MAR 2017/13 : 3 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (1)
Santolina chamaecyparissus L. 3 high resolution flowering images. Santolina chamaecyparissus I have grown it in green house. Identification requested ATJUNE2016/23 : 3 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (2) Kindly identify this cultivated plant.
Shimla April, 2016 It is Santolina chamaecyparissus Yes, Sir I have been clicking it every year when I visit California, it is very commonly grown there. .
Flower for ID – 03/08/13 – RK : Attachments (3). 2 posts by 2 authors.
Pics taken 02/06/2013 around 8am in Los Altos, California. The flower is about 3/4′” in diameter.
Plant is used in landscaping.
Request ID. I think Santolina chamaecyparissus as per images and details herein. . Santolina chamaecyparissus from California-GS29082023-2: 3 high res. images.
Santolina chamaecyparissus L. Common Name: Lavender cotton
Small evergreen shrub up to 60 cm tall with up to 5 cm long leaves divided into linear segments, tomentose, silvery grey; heads globose, yellow, up to 2 cm acros
Photographed from Regan Nursery, Fremont, California |