Ozothamnus rodwayi
Ozothamnus rodwayi, commonly known as alpine everlastingbush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae that is endemic to Tasmania, Australia. It is a widespread small, dense alpine shrub abundantly found in alpine and high subalpine heaths and woodlands.
Description
Ozothamnus rodwayi is a small and compact, highly-branched rounded shrub in the family Asteraceae, and is It one of 54 species from the genus Ozothamnus. Typically it grows 50-100cm in height and 50-80cm in width. Ozothamnus rodwayi is distinguished from other members of its genus by its tiny, grey/green leaves with a densely hairy-white underside, that are obovate and alternately arranged. Young foliage of the plant has a slightly sticky feel. Like other members of the family Asteraceae it has white daisy flowers; these are arranged in compact terminal, profuse clusters, and are distinguished by brown hairy bracts. As with all members of the family Asteraceae, its fruit is a cypsela; these have two fused carpels yet only one locule, which produces one seed per formed fruit.Taxonomy
Species variations
There 3 species variations of Ozothamnus rodwayi which are currently recognised by the Australian Plant Census:- Ozothamnus rodwayi var. kingii, silvery alpine everlastingbush, distinguished by its silver foliage.
- Ozothamnus rodwayi var. oreophilus, eastern alpine everlastingbush, distinguished by dark green leaves.
- Ozothamnus rodwayi var. rodwayi, alpine everlastingbush.