Honeyflower (Melianthus major) is a strikingly large subshrub in the Melianthaceae family. Native to the winter rain areas of South Africa, Namibia, and Lesothos, Honeyflower grows actively in winter and blooms from spring to summer.
Common names include tufted honeyflower, honeybush, don’t touch me. The common name “don’t touch me” refers to the somewhat unpleasant nutty and pungent scent produced by the leaves when touched and serves as a warning of the leaves’ toxicity as well.
