Rice flower

Rice Flower (Ozothamnus diosmifolius) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia, belonging to the genus Ozothamnus in the Asteraceae (Daisy) family.
It is also known by the English name White Dogwood.
What appears to be the flower is actually the involucral bracts (outer leaves surrounding the flower head).

Origin of the Name
Common Name Origin: The name comes from the tiny flower-like clusters that resemble grains of rice.

Genus Name Origin: The genus name, "Ozothamnus," is a compound word derived from the Greek "ozō" (smell or stink) + "thamnos" (shrub).

Species Epithet Origin: The specific epithet, "diosmifolius," means "having leaves like Diosma" + "folius" (leaf).

Flower Meanings (Flower Language)
"Wealth," "Abundance," "Rich Harvest."

Category Detail
Common Name : Rice Flower
Scientific Name : Ozothamnus diosmifolius
Other Names : Rice Flower, White Dogwood
Native Region : Australia
Habitat : Coastal areas
Life Cycle : Evergreen shrub, cultivated for horticulture
Classification : Kingdom: Plantae → Clade: Angiosperms → Clade: Eudicots → Order: Asterales → Family: Asteraceae → Genus: Ozothamnus
Tree/Shrub Height : 2–5 m (6.6–16.4 ft)
Leaf Shape : Linear (Narrow)
Leaf Length : 1–1.5 cm (0.4–0.6 in)
Blooming Period : March–June
Inflorescence Type : Corymb (Flat-topped cluster)
Flower Color : White, Pale Pink
Uses : Garden planting, container planting, cut flowers, bouquets, flower arranging, dried flowers
Chinese Name : 地米花 (Dìmǐhuā)

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