The small violet-pink blooms standout on this subshrub which takes very little water.
by htop Sep 8, 2004 11:40 AM
Pyramid Bush, Wooly Pyramid Bush, Tea Bush, Raichie, Broom Weed (Melochia tomentosa) a view of its growth habit shown in October (the color of the blooms are much brighter - colors didn't upload well)
by htop Oct 4, 2006 12:10 PM
Pyramid Bush, Wooly Pyramid Bush, Tea Bush, Raichie, Broom Weed (Melochia tomentosa attracts bees. Appearing to be suspended in mid-air, this one is on a leaf. Its wings didn't show up in the photo.
by htop Oct 4, 2006 12:33 PM
Pyramid Bush, Wooly Pyramid Bush, Tea Bush, Raichie, Broom Weed (Melochia tomentosa) not only attracts bees, it is a nectar source for many types of butterflies - a gulf fritillary (Agraulis vanilla)
by htop Nov 10, 2006 12:27 PM
Greyleaf, Melochia tomentosa
by artcons Jul 6, 2008 1:30 PM
Pyramid Bush, Broom Weed, Melochia tomentosa
by artcons Aug 11, 2008 5:03 PM