Cat whiskers plant

Cat whiskers plant 猫须草

Known to scientists as Orthosiphon aristatus, the cat whiskers plant is an evergreen member of the mint family and its unusual white “whisker” stamens grab attention in any park. The flowers stand above the plant’s shiny, dark-green leaves, and the color contrast sets off the snowy blooms beautifully. The long, elegant stamens look just like white cat whiskers, which is how the plant got its name. The mini botanical garden in Bijia Mountain Park has cat whiskers plants. Photo by Wang Haolan