Thursday, November 2, 2017

Brunfelsia - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow bush

Botanic name: Brunfelsia bonodora (syn. B. australis, B. latifolia)
The genus name Brunfelsia (often incorrectly spelt Brunsfelsia) commemorates sixteenth century German monk, Otto Brunfels. The species name, bonodora, is from the Latin, and means ‘sweet-smelling’.



Doesn't it look pretty in the garden, below? Soon there will be plenty of shade as all the plants grow, especially the poinciana! So exciting, and so...slow!!

8 Sept 2019 - we have had a huge drought - still ongoing. I have had to water this plant very much. Today I noticed the first flower for the new Spring -