Diotis
(from dis, two, and ous, otos, an ear; alluding to the ear-like lobes of the corolla). Cotton Weed. ORD. Compositae. A very ornamental hardy perennial, with a white and cottony aspect. It forms an excellent edging or rockery plant, and is increased by cuttings or seeds. D. candidissima. (whitest). A synonym of D. maritima. D. maritima (sea).* fl.-heads yellow, sub-globose, discoid. l. alternate, oblong, entire or toothed, densely covered with white felted wool. Rootstock creeping, woody. h. 6in. to 1ft. South of England (rare), shores of the Mediterranean and the Canaries. SYN. D. candidissima. (Sy. En. B. 725.)