Asteraceae FAMILY

Olearia virgata

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Olearia virgata is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3.50 metres tall. The plant is sometimes grown as an ornamental, where it can be used to make a hedge

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeNew Zealand.

HabitatLowland, shrubland and boggy ground, southwards from latitude 37°s on North, South and Stewart Islands[ 44 Title Flora of New Zealand. Publication Author Allan. H. H. Website http://floraseries.landcareresearch.co.nz/pages/Book.aspx?fileName=Flora%201.xml Publisher Government Printer, Wellington. Year 1961 ISBN - Description The standard work, in 5 volumes though only the first two are of interest to the plant project. Very good on habitats. There is also an on-line version. ].