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Santolina chamaecyparissus
It is a bush about 20-50 cm high with many branches that are thin and the leaves are narrow and short; all covered by a light hairy layer. The inflorescences appear at the ends of the branches. They are hemispherical chapters of 1 cm. in diameter approximately. The flowers are very small located in the upper part of the corolla, which is yellow. Gives off an intense smell on hot days.
In a public garden.Santolina is a spontaneous aromatic plant from the Mediterranean region. It blooms in late spring or early summer, depending on the latitude.
Aromatic semi-woody plant used for its digestive, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and expectorant medicinal properties among others. Intense smell of its leaves and resistant to pests. It does not require much care.
Spotted on Mar 7, 2021
Submitted on Mar 7, 2021
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