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Elephantorrhiza burkei

by Johan Wentzel

Elephantorrhiza burkei
Common Name
Elephant's root
Plant Type
Shrub
Elephantorrhiza burkei has feathery foliage that makes this shrub very attractive. Catkin-like, light yellow flowers appear early spring. Plant in a well-drained soil and do not overwater.
Plant Description

Elephantorrhiza burkei has feathery foliage that  makes this shrub very attractive. Flowers appear early spring and are followed by the seedpods that are reddish-brown, big and the valves peel away from the margins. This adds to the charm of this unusual plant. The roots are used medicinally.

Plant Elephantorrhiza burkei in a well-drained soil and do not overwater.

Afrikaanse Naam
Basboontjie
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Spring
Flower Colour
Yellow
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
1.5m
Region
Gauteng, Limpopo, North West
Habitat
Savannah, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
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