Brachyglottis greyi (Hook.f.) B.Nord. B. Nord. Hook. f.
Synonyms: Brachyglottis greyi, Brachyglottis greyi B. Nord. Hook. f.
Description:
A New Zealand shrub native to the North Island, first described by Joseph Dalton Hooker as Senecio greyi before being transferred to the genus Brachyglottis by Bertil Nordenstam in 1978. It forms a compact evergreen shrub with silvery-grey foliage and clusters of bright yellow daisy-like flowers. Widely grown for its attractive leaves and coastal toughness, it is not considered threatened in the wild.
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