Rhigozum sp. (Yellow Pomegranate)

Rhigozum sp. (Yellow Pomegranate) yellow flower on small green leaf plant
Rhigozum obovatum

Botanical name: Rhigozum sp.

Common names: Yellow Pomegranate, Western Rhigozum, Short Thorn Pomegranate

Family: Bignoniaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersThorny or spiny

10 feet tall erect spiny shrub/small tree, attractive scented yellow tubular flowers.

Native tribes believe that carrying a stick of Rhigozum will bring good luck.

Common names also include: Mopane Pomegranate or Mopane Rhigozum or South African Tree Number 676, or Zambezi Gold.


Rhigozum sp. (Yellow Pomegranate) yellow flower close up on a woody thorny branched plant stem
Rhigozum obovatum
Rhigozum sp. (Yellow Pomegranate) yellow flower on thorny branches with small green leaves
Rhigozum obovatum
Rhigozum sp. (Yellow Pomegranate) brown seeds close up on a table surface area background
Rhigozum brevispinosum
Rhigozum sp. (Yellow Pomegranate) yellow flower on branch close up with small green leaves
Rhigozum obovatum


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