Notch-leaf Sea-lavender - introduced (*Limonium sinuatum)

Other names: Perennial Sea-lavender.

Family: Plumbaginaceae.

Native of the Mediterranean region.

Occurrence: A garden or cemetery escape, usually found on roadsides. In some parts of Victoria it is now becoming abundant.

Identification:

• it is a perennial
• the leaves form wings along the stems
• the flowers are blue to purple and often have a white centre.

Similar species: Notch-leaf Sea-lavender is a perennial. The annual Winged Sea-lavender (Limonium lobatum) is a weed of Mallee areas. It has pale blue flowers.

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