Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower)
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) cluster with orange tubular petals and pale green rounded seed pods
Botanical name: Melianthus comosus
Common name: Honey Flower
Family: Francoaceae
Origin: South Africa
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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.
Similar plants: Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower)
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) leaves with deeply serrated edges on a woody stem.
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) green leaves paired with numerous tan, papery seed pods.
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) branches carry clusters of tan, inflated fruit pods above green serrated foliage.
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) orange red flower held in a hand for scale and examination
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) with orange flowers and textured green leaves in a close up.
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) orange flower clusters held against a light stone texture background.
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) seeds positioned next to a wooden ruler for scale
Melianthus comosus (Honey Flower) seeds with a deep brown color rest on a white surface.
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