#crassothonna

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Othonna capensis

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Wednesday 2 February 2022

In the warmth of this glasshouse corridor the trailing stems of the South African succulent Crassothonna capensis (little pickles, ruby necklace) are flowering. This drought tolerant species is a member of the sunflower family (Asteraceae) having fragrant yellow flowers that are sometimes purple or white. The blooms are attractive to a wide variety of pollinators including butterflies, bees and other insects.

Jill Raggett