Santolina magonica Romo
Family: COMPOSITAE (ASTERACEAE)
Genus: Santolina
Sinònims: Santolina chamaecyparissus L. subsp. magonica Bolòs, Molinier, et Montserrat
Catalan common name: Camamilla de muntanya o de Maó. Espernallac. Herba de Sant Joan.
Spanish common name: Abrótano hembra. Cipresillo. Guardarropa.
Province distribution: Balearic Islands.
Distribution in the islands: Mallorca. Menorca. Ibiza. Cabrera.
Uses and properties: Aromatic. Medicinal.
Plants protected by law: Balearic Catalogue.
IUCN Category: Least concern
Life-forms: Chameophyte.
Habitats: Rocky coastlines. Garden plants. Rocky coastlines and gardens.
Characteristics: The Mao chamomile is a grey coloured shrub, with leaves completely divided into linear lobes. A plant with a strong aroma, which can be sensed in areas where there are many present. The inflorescences are small capitols, yellow in colour, and are located above a reasonably long peduncle. The flowers are used for infusions. Flowering at the last of spring and the beginning of the summer.