Description
Dicerothamnus rhinocerotis (Elytropappus) (Asteraceae) rhinoceros bush, ( Eng. ); renosterbos, (Afr.). It is a small shrub that can grow up to 2m high. The very old branches are gnarled and the bark is smooth and grey-ish. Older branches are bare of leaves but bear many thin, whip-like twigs which are held erect and covered with tiny, triangular leaves pressed tightly to the stem. In between the leaves a layer of fine white hairs, giving a woolly appearance, is visible, giving the plant a greyish appearance overall. Sowing: Smoke-treat the seeds and sow in autumn. Locality: Barrydale. Harvest: June 2022
