Edmondia sesamoides, Phaeno- cema prolifera, and the Syncarpha species (all of the Daisy family, the largest family of flowering plants in the world with over 20´000 species) are commonly referred to as "everlastings". The flowers on the live plants are dry (to save precious moisture but at the same time still be attractive for the pollinators) and according to folklore they last forever in a vase (without water). All species are still harvested for the cut flower trade. The Syncarpha vestita ("Mattress everlasting") was harvested in large numbers in the 19th century. The flowers were used as inners of mattresses. The Eriocephalos paniculatus ("Wild rosemary") is widespread and not restricted to fynbos. It was used in food preparation as a substitute for rosemary.