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: LCLeast 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.