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Commemorative

Named for Count Henri de Cassini (1781-1832). French botanist specialising in the study of Compositae.
Stearn, W.T. (1996). Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners. Cassell.

Nomenclature

Syn; = Ozothamnus leptophyllus

Geographical distribution

  • Australasia, New Zealand

Cassinia leptophylla (G. Forst.) Breitw. & J. M. Ward

Family: ASTERACEAE
Genus: Cassinia
Species: leptophylla (G. Forst.) Breitw. & J. M. Ward
Common names: Mountain Cottonwood
Distribution summary: New Zealand
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Habitat: Sunny, dry, rocky hills
Garden status: Not currently grown
Flowering months: May, June


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