Description
Massonia jasminiflora (Jasmine Hedgehoglily). It likes growing in montane grassland and stony ground. Leaves are a dark green and sometimes with reddish streaks, sometimes with pustules or knobbly, up to 6 cm long. The white to light pink flowers are strongly scented like jasmine. Sowing : Sow seeds in autumn in a well-draining medium. Spread seeds thinly to prevent damping-off. Cover with a thin layer of river sand. Keep moist. Seed will germinate in about 2 weeks after sowing. Locality: Smithfield. Harvest: August 2021
