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| Melianthus comosus Family: Melianthaceae Honey Flower Origin: South Africa ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Melianthus comosus is an attractive multi-stemmed shrub. The large, grey-green, serrated leaves are clustered towards the tips of the branches. The small, nectar rich bird pollinated flowers are borne in a short cluster, followed by a four-winged bladdery capsules which are often as decorative as the flowers. Melianthus comes from the Greek word Meli = honey and anthos = flower meaning that it has abundant nectar. The brightly colored red flowered petals produce an abundance of nectar that attracts Sunbirds, bees and butterflies. It prefers light, well-drained, good garden soil. |
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