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Lion's Tail

Leonotis leonurus

Description:

Bush with lanceolate leaves and stalks with several groups of orange, tube flowers. "The shrub grows 3 to 6 ft (1 to 2 m) tall by 1.5 to 3.5 feet (0.46 to 1.1 m) wide. The medium-dark green 2–4 inches (5.1–10 cm) long leaves are aromatic when crushed. The plant has tubular orange flowers in tiered whorls, typical to the mint family, that encircle the square stems. They rise above the foliage mass during the summer season, with flowering continuing into winter in warmer climates." - Wikipedia

Habitat:

San Diego Zoo Safari Park but seen in several parks and residential yards. This is native to South Africa.


1 species ID suggestions

Arun
Arun 10 months ago
Lion's Tail ,Wild Dagga
Leonotis leonurus Leonotis leonurus

2 Comments

Arun
Arun 10 months ago

Welcome :)

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 10 months ago

Thank you for the ID, Arun!

San Diego, California, USA

Lat: 33.10, Long: -116.99

Spotted on Jul 22, 2012
Submitted on Jul 26, 2012

Spotted for mission

Reference

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