Melianthus comosus
Touch Me Not, Tufted Honey Flower
Also known as: Diplerisma comosum (Vahl) Planch.
- Diplerisma comosum (Vahl) Planch.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Francoaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent.
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Melianthus comosus (commonly known as Touch-me-not or Tufted Honey-Flower) is a succulent within the Francoaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Succulent
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, Lesotho, Namibia, Northern Provinces