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Honey shrub (foliage)

Melianthus major

Photo by Elsa
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Description:

Popular garden plant. Where they are native, the small purple flowers (not blooming when this photo was taken) are dripping of nectar during sunny days which is why these plants are popular with resident nectar feeders.

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Comments (3)

Thanks Steffi! I got lucky with the light :)
this is a beautiful photo! I love the pattern.
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PublishedJune 29, 2011

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