Eriocephalus africanus Asteraceae Kathy Echols, Martinez Eriocephalus africanus Asteraceae Kathy Echols, Martinez Although the common name of this South Africa plant is African rosemary (because it is used in cooking), it really is a member of the aster family and has small white asters that form fluffy white seeds that look like cotton has been stuck to the branches. It is a silver gray shrub to 3’ or 4’ and blooms early winter into summer. It is drought tolerant, needs full sun, and can tolerate some frost. Photo by Jill Salmon