Melianthus

Melianthus is a genus of shrubs native to southern Africa, belonging to the family Melianthaceae. These plants are characterized by their odd-pinnate leaves and racemose flowers with unequal sepals and four stamens. One notable species is Melianthus major, also known as honey bush, which is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 meters tall. It is cultivated for its handsome foliage and sweet-scented, reddish-brown flowers that appear in showy clusters. The fruit is a papery, inflated capsule containing black seeds. The Melianthus genus is part of the order Geraniales.123