Eremophila pantonii

Eremophila pantonii, commonly known as broombush,[2] is a flowering plant in the figwort family, Scrophulariaceae and is endemic to Western Australia.

It is a broom-shaped shrub with narrow leaves which have a hooked tip, and blue or purple, sometimes white flowers in winter and spring.

Flowering occurs from May to September, sometimes to December and the fruits which follow are dry, oval-shaped, woody, 4–6 mm (0.16–0.24 in) long and hairy.

[4][5] The specific epithet (pantonii) honours Joseph Anderson Panton, "in recognition of that gentleman's exertions through many years for promoting the pastoral interests and indeed also the general geography of Australia".

[6] The silvery-grey foliage and massed display of pale lilac to purple flowers of this eremophila recommend it as a feature plant in a garden or as a contrast with shrubs with darker leaves.

E. pantonii growing north-east of Mount Augustus National Park
E. pantonii flower detail