Combretum mossambicense (100 seeds)

Combretum mossambicense (100 seeds)

Family: Combretaceae

Common names: Knobbly Climbing Bushwillow, knobbly creeper, knoppiesklimop

The deciduous knobbly creeper has long trailing branches and usually easily scrambles into surrounding bush, where its flowers can be seen to advantage. However, it may also form either a shrub or small tree (3-4 m high, 3 m wide). Flowers appear from spring to summer, and are followed by five, or sometimes four, winged fruits that are tinged pink for a while before ripening to brown and papery in summer. The grey to brownish bark is smooth.

Sowing instructions: Sow seeds in summer in a well drained medium.

Locality: Pietersburg. Harvest: January 2024