10 Metalasia Muricata Seeds - White Bristle Bush - Indigenous Endemic Flowering Shrub



Metalasia muricata SeedsMetalasia is a genus of African flowering plants in the pussy's-toes tribe within the sunflower family, Asteraceae. Metalasia has some 54 species in South Africa, many of them found in the Western Cape. The name of the genus Metalasia is derived from 'meta' which can ha... more details

price history Price history

BP = Best Price   HP = Highest Price

Current Price: R16.50

loading...
Description
Metalasia muricata SeedsMetalasia is a genus of African flowering plants in the pussy's-toes tribe within the sunflower family, Asteraceae. Metalasia has some 54 species in South Africa, many of them found in the Western Cape. The name of the genus Metalasia is derived from 'meta' which can have many meanings, but in this case is intended as 'reverse', and 'lasios' meaning 'woolly', an allusion to the woolly reverse sides of the leaves.Metalasia muricata commonly known as White Bristle Bush in English and Blombos, Witsteekbossie or Steekbos in Afrikaans is a South African endemic species from the Eastern Cape and Western Cape Provinces. This is a widespread, tough shrub with honey-scented flowers whose garden potential is often overlooked. The leaves are alternate, needle-like, 6-18 mm long, scattered, sharp-tipped, green-grey and smooth or woolly. The honey-scented flowers vary in colour from common white to pink or purple. Full bloom is in winter in terminal clusters (60 mm diam.), which and are bisexual. The fruit is a ribbed nutlet with a bristly pappus. The white or greyish main stem bark is sometimes not visible as it is obscured by the many dense branches. On offer is a pack of 10 SeedsWe'll supply you with all the germination and care instructions.
There are no offers currently available for this product. The last offer was seen on 16/06/2017 from BidorBuy for R16.50
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.