Eremophila hygrophana

Eremophila hygrophana, also known as the blue emu bush,[2] is a flowering plant in the figwort family, Scrophulariaceae and is endemic to Australia.

Flowering occurs from July to December and is followed by fruits which are oval-shaped to cone-shaped with a hairy covering and 6–8 mm (0.2–0.3 in) long.

[5] The specific epithet (hygrophana) is derived from Ancient Greek words meaning "changing colour during the drying process".

[3] Eremophila hygrophana is classified as "not threatened" by the Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.

[6] This small eremophila is one of the most attractive in cultivation with its sometimes golden, furry leaves and large purple flowers which are present through most months.

E. hygrophana growing near Wiluna
E. hygrophana flower detail
E. hygrophana flowers