Honey Flower (Melianthus minor)

Family: Melianthaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Melianthus minor is an evergreen Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft 7in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

rich in nectar, this is collected and eaten. — The flowers are very rich in nectar, this is collected and eaten.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)