Author:
Jan Scholten
Book:
Qjurious
Type:
Info
Chapter:
3-665.73.11
Symonanthus aromaticus
Synonym: Anthocercis aromatica.
Region: NW of Esperance.
Habitat: fine sand, clay over limestone in elevated situations and hollows, particularly after fire or soil disturbance.
Botany: herb, monocious; vertical stems, to 1.5 m high, shooting in spring, dying in dry hot summers; flowers many; strong odour from the foliage and flowers, quite overpowering, tempered into a strong, long lasting and not unpleasant fragrance, stronger during the day; male flowers more attractive.