Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A genus of composite plants, of the tribe Anthemideæ.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun genus of Mediterranean subshrubs with rayless flower heads

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word santolina.

Examples

  • Great leaf obscurers include geraniums, santolina and Alchemilla mollis.

    Gardens: Alliums 2010

  • I really enjoyed looking at your inspiring photos also, especially the grass and santolina.

    Moss Magic « Fairegarden 2009

  • I agree with your suggestions and do use santolina, gray and green both in the knot garden at the top of the property.

    Reposting of New Design-Part One-Why? « Fairegarden 2008

  • Note: where the heathers have died, gray santolina has been planted.

    August Clues « Fairegarden 2008

  • The plantings in the quadrants has gone to all thymes with heathers and santolina at the corners.

    Staffing Complete « Fairegarden 2008

  • They are both small-leaved, though the santolina mounds really nicely and so gives a little structure of its own.

    Reposting of New Design-Part One-Why? « Fairegarden 2008

  • "I put in only plants and trees that have always been present in other Venetian gardens: jasmine, roses, and lavender, and such herbs as rosemary, mint, sage, and santolina, a medicinal plant."

    Canal Knowledge Tyrnauer, Matt 2007

  • KHAFAGY, S.M. and EL.FATATRY, L. (1970) A phytochemical study of Achillea santolina L. Part I I l: Examination of the volatile oil.

    Chapter 5 1953

  • KHAFAGY, S.M. and EL.FATATRY, L. (1960) A contribution to the study of Achillea santolina L. Isolation of two crystalline principles santolin and santolinol.

    Chapter 5 1953

  • KHAFAGY, S.M. and EL.FATATRY, L. (1969) Preliminary examination of the volatile oil of Achillea santolina L. Journal of Pharmacoutical Sciences,

    Chapter 5 1953

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.

  • "The rain brings out the scent from beds of santolina, dripping lavender."

    London Orbital by Iain Sinclair, p 398 of the Penguin paperback edition

    February 9, 2012