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Melianthus comosus Vahl
| Melianthus comosus is an attractive multi-stemmed shrub; all parts of the plant produce a strong,unpleasant smell when bruised, hence the Afrikaans name. 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. |
| References: 1 South African National Biodiversity Institute. Melianthus comosus Vahl |