Westringia fruticosa
Westringia fruticosa

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Lower Risk
Naturalised in Australia

Westringia fruticosa (Native Rosemary, Coastal Rosemary)

(Cunila fruticose, Westringia rosmariniformis)

This bushy perennial shrub grows to a height of about 2 m. It is native to the coastal regions of New South Wales (from Forster to Eden). It has been in the ornamental plant trade in Australia since 1857, and has naturalised in Queensland and overseas in New Zealand. It produces viable seeds.