Helichrysum Nudifolium - Indigenous South African Perrenial Shrub - 10 Seeds Hubbard Most of the 30 species

Most of the 30 species of bulbous plants in this genus are native to Southern Africa

It takes the name elephant's foot from the appearance of its large tuberous stem

These plants have a rather large tuberous root system

However it is very adaptable to wet or dry sites but is not tolerant to high pH soils

turning purple in the event of strong sunshine

Helichrysum Nudifolium - Indigenous South African Perrenial Shrub - 10 Seeds Hubbard Most of the 30 speciesThe genus Helichrysum consists of an estimated 600 species, in the sunflower family (Asteraceae). The type species is Helichrysum orientale. The name is derived from the Greek words helisso (to turn around) and chrysos (gold). It occurs in Africa (with 244 species in South Africa), Madagascar, Australasia and Eurasia. The plants may be annuals, herbaceous perennials or shrubs, growing to a height of 6090 cm. The genus was a wastebasket taxon, and many