Eriocephalus africanus

Wild Rosemary, Kapok Bush, Cape Snow Bush

Eriocephalus africanus is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa and can reach a height of up to 50 centimetres. Its white inflorescences can be seen from summer to fall.

Eriocephalus africanus

Characteristics & Description

Height, habit: 20 to 50 centimeters, shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Poisonous: No, can be used in the kitchen like rosemary
Origin: Africa (South Africa) (distribution map)
USDA zone: 12 (50 °F/10 °C)

Eriocephalus africanus

Botany

Name: Eriocephalus africanus
Family: Asteraceae

Eriocephalus africanus

Eriocephalus africanus

African rosemary vs. rosemary

African rosemary and rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) are not related. They can be easily distinguished by the shape of their flowers.

African rosemary and rosemary in comparison

Categories: Herbs | Shrubs & Trees | White flowers |

More species from the Asteraceae / daisy family