Dampiera is a genus of plants in the family Goodeniaceae which are endemic to Australia occurring in all states. They are herbaceous plants or small shrubs which have blue or purple flowers with yellow centres. The genus is named for William Dampier, an English sea captain and scientific observer. Dampiera diversifolia is sometimes grown in gardens as an ornamental.
Species include:[1]
Dampiera adpressa A.Cunn. ex DC. – Purple beauty-bush
Dampiera alata Lindl. – Winged-stem dampiera
Dampiera altissima Benth. – Tall dampiera
Dampiera angulata Rajput
