Olearia argyrophylla (Labill.) F.Muell. ex Benth.
Frost tender, large shrub or small tree with large, silvery, elliptic leaves, to 15cm, unevenly toothed, and numerous, large, drooping, terminal corymbs of creamy, daisy-like flowers in spring and summer. To 10m. [RHSD, FNSW,
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘Thriving plants of this Aster have for some years been to be seen in several collections about town; and are much admired for the delicate scent of musk, which the leaves retain for a long time after they are dried, as well as when recent. […] Introduced, according to Mr. Aiton, in 1804, by Messrs. Lee and Kennedy.’ [BM t.1563/1813].
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [T.72/1843]. It occurs mainly in dry sclerophyll and on the margins of rainforest forest south from the Blue Mountains [FNSW] and was probably collected locally by William Macarthur.
Notes
Published Feb 26, 2009 - 02:38 PM | Last updated Jul 14, 2010 - 04:38 PM
Olearia argyrophylla (Labill.) Benth. | BM t.1563/1813 | BHL
| Family | Asteraceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Eastern Australia |
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| Common Name | Native musk, Silver shrub |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Aster argophyllus - musk Aster |
| Confidence level | high |