17. Romero marino (Campylanthus salsoloides (L. fil.) Roth)

Endemic to Canary Islands

Scrophulariaceae – campylanthus

Flowers all year

Woody shrub, grows up to 1 metre tall with aromatic scent. Pink flowers, small, linear fleshy leaves. Contains tannins and salts, can be used to heal external wounds. Known as ‘sea rosemerry’ but is not related to the plant.

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