Leucadendron Salignum - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds MelonLeucadendron 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 ecoregion and vegetation type. Leucadendrons are evergreen shrubs or small trees growing up to 116 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
Growing between 25cm and 60cm with broad soft bright green glossy leaves and large gentian blue to lobelia blue flowers in Summer
a small part of Baja California in the San Felipe Desert and an extremely small area of California
other varieties may have a branched or unbranched stem from which the fleshy leaves spring
A hardy indigenous plant that thrives in the full sun
Thrives in a dry Mediterranean climate
Suited to gardens and planters
a characteristic known as succulence
specimen or accent around homes
Fruits are 2-4 oz and perfect for salads
They have many varied effects on human health
salmon and mahogany flowers arise from compact plants with attractive variegated foliage
Marjoram is synonymous with Oregano
