This plant drove my attention, actually our attention, few months ago during one of the visits of a group of members from the Pacific Horticultural Society from California, during their travel to Mallorca.
In a shaded patio away form the brilliant midday sun (although it was still mid April), we were astonished by a shrub we did not recognized. Somenone mentioned it could be a butcher's broom, the common name for Ruscus aculeatus, but we were not sure then. After some research it was confirmed.
It is a shrub with bright green leaves that in spring have white flowers in the center of each leave that are followed by red berries. It is a plant found in woodlands because loves shade, but it also could be a great add to any garden with shade conditions. It is fascinating to know that what appears to be some sort of rope is a flower!
In a shaded patio away form the brilliant midday sun (although it was still mid April), we were astonished by a shrub we did not recognized. Somenone mentioned it could be a butcher's broom, the common name for Ruscus aculeatus, but we were not sure then. After some research it was confirmed.
It is a shrub with bright green leaves that in spring have white flowers in the center of each leave that are followed by red berries. It is a plant found in woodlands because loves shade, but it also could be a great add to any garden with shade conditions. It is fascinating to know that what appears to be some sort of rope is a flower!
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