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Santolina

Santolina

9.8
A small Mediterranean shrub with silver-green leaves and yellow flowers that smells nice and people grow in gardens
  • noun
  • /sænˈtoʊlɪnə/
  • Specialized
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  • The gardener planted Santolina along the borders to add texture to the landscape.

Examples

  • This Santolina smells great!

  • Look at that Santolina!

  • Santolina is valued for its silver-green foliage and aromatic scent.

  • Many Mediterranean gardens feature Santolina for its drought resistance and decorative appeal.

  • In the garden, knee-high santolina plants lined the pathways, filling the air with their aromatic scent.

  • The vibrant yellow flower heads of santolina attract bees and butterflies during the summer months.

  • A landscape designed with santolina adds a lovely contrast with its silver-green leaves against other colorful plants.

Compounds

Santolina chamaecyparissus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small shrub with woolly grey leaves, yellow flowers, and a strong smell often called cotton lavender

Surface Forms

Santolina singular
Santolinas plural

Etymology

Santolina comes from Mediterranean names and echoes santo ('saint') with the small ending -lina, so it feels like 'little saint'. That's an easy way to remember this small, aromatic garden shrub that is grown for its silvery leaves, scent, and old medicinal uses.