Rice Flower, Ozothamnus diosmifolius 'Dark Pink' from California-GS11042023-1

[Gurcharan Singh]

Ozothamnus diosmifolius (Vent.) DC. (Syn: Gnaphalium diosmifolium Vent.; Helichrysum diosmifolium (Vent.) Sweet, is an erect shrubby plant native of Australia, usually with white flowers and popularly known as Rice Flower. Pink flowered cultivar, 'Dark Pink' is popular in cultivation here in Fremont, California, sharing the same.

Dr. Gurcharan Singh

Retired  Associate Professor
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
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[Gurcharan Singh]

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Dr. Gurcharan Singh

Retired  Associate Professor
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018.

https://www.gurcharanfamily.com/

[Gurcharan Singh]

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Dr. Gurcharan Singh

Retired  Associate Professor
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018.

https://www.gurcharanfamily.com/

[Gurcharan Singh]

[J.M. Garg]

Wow!!! Lovely flowers!!!

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[Nidhan Singh]

Thank you Sir for this interesting post, I wonder what makes it to be named as rice flower, any smell?

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[Gurcharan Singh]

Nidhan ji,  because closed flower buds are compact and white, look like rice grains in species which in wild has white flowers.

[J.M. Garg]

Yes, as per images at 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozothamnus_diosmifolius
https://anpsa.org.au/plant_profiles/ozothamnus-diosmifolius/

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[Nidhan Singh]

Thanks Gurcharan Singh Sir for this response ...