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Sea Rosemary, Sea Lavender

Argusia gnaphalodes (L.) Heine

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Boraginaceae

Explanation of name:  Generic name from Greek Argos.  The specific epithet presumably refers to foliage of the genus Gnaphalium.

Natural range:  Florida seashore native

Recognition:  Small shrub or subshrub with silvery-gray foliage and small attractive white flowers in a one-sided, curled cyme.

Landscape uses: This small shrub or subshrub is naturally a beach species, with silvery-gray foliage and irregular growth form.  Suitable for maritime plantings, harmonizing with other silver-gray plants, and some native plant gardens.

Internet sources:

http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=ARGN2

http://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/Plant.aspx?id=582

http://www.google.books.com