Scientific Name: Lomatia silaifolia

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  • Pronunciation:
    lo−MAY−tee−a sil-eye-FOAL-ee-a
  • Common Name:
    Parsley Bush, Crinkle Bush
  • Type:
    Shrub
  • Family:
    PROTEACEAE
  • Flowers:
    White 15mm flowers in spikes to 30cm
  • Fruit:
    Brown pods to 5cm
  • Vegetation Type:
    Eucalypt Forest - well drained sandy areas
  • Species List:
    Emu Mt., Weyba Nature Refuge, Eumarella Rd., NNP Parkedge/Alex, Cooroibah26.4.09, TAFE
Cultural Notes

Flowers said to repel flies

Identification Notes

Heavily lobed, attractive ferny foliage. Flower resembles grevillea.

Landscaping Notes

Great landscaping plant with attractive foliage and large white flowers. Adaptable to sun or shade in well-drained soil. Fantastic substitute for grevillea cultivars. Accepts heavy pruning as it can sucker from its lignotuber and can be made bushier by this means.