Leucadendron Meridianum - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds Eggplant

Leucadendron Meridianum - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds EggplantLeucadendron is a genus of about 80 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, endemic to South Africa, where they are a prominent part of the fynbos vegetation. They are evergreen shrubs or small trees growing up to 16 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, simple, entire, and usually green, often covered with a waxy bloom, and in the case of the Silvertree, with a distinct silvery tone produced by dense silky hairs. The flowers are

the more exposure to light

with currently 171 known species and varieties recognized

with a centre of diversity in Southern Africa

traditional brown skinned shallot producing large bulbs with white flesh and great flavour

Used in soups

It could start flowering in only it’s second year

Extremely unique

Male cones are 1-2 cm long borne in clumps of 12-20 on the tips of the spring growth

Waterwise it is best grown in the full sun from spring through autumn

In the wild it is endangered

where it is cultivated as a vegetable in Gondar

Mary Washington Asparagus is perhaps the easiest grown of all summer vegetables and arguably the tastiest