FLOWERING DURING WINTER IN THE AREA
APOCYNACEA
Alyxia ruscifolia
CHAIN FRUIT
This is a shrub growing to 2.5m.
Leaves are stiff and prickly in whorls of 3-6.
Flowers are white with 5 star-like petals in small terminal heads and with a beautiful perfume.
Fruit are orange to red, born singly or in chains.
These plants are useful as a substitute for lantana.
SEPTEMBER FLOWERS
