Dinteranthus Inexpectatus - Indigenous South African Succulent - 10 Seeds Basil scented pink or white flowers

scented pink or white flowers in spring

Looking like miniature scallions or chives with a garlic flavour

Along with thirty four other species of Symphytum

The family Campanulaceae (also bellflower family)

It makes a very good bonsai specimen and is rather quick growing

Dinteranthus Inexpectatus - Indigenous South African Succulent - 10 Seeds Basil scented pink or white flowersThe genus Dinteranthus occurs in the north western parts of the Northern Cape Provice, South Africa and the south eastern parts of Namibia. The small sphaeroid bodies of these plants resemble other rock like mesembs such as Lithops. The leaf pairs are separated by a deep cleft from which the flower arises. Unlike other sphaeroids, however, the leaves often have a distinct keel along the lower leaf surface. The plants are popular among collectors. They