Cape honeyflower

Melianthus major is a species of flowering shrub in the Francoaceae family, known for its pinnate, blue-green leaves and dark red, nectar-laden flower spikes that bloom in spring. It is native to South Africa and has been introduced to various regions, including parts of North America, Australia, New Zealand, and the Himalayas. The plant can grow up to 2–3 m tall and 1–3 m wide. Its leaves emit a distinctive musky odor. All parts of the plant are toxic. It is cultivated in botanical gardens, including the Jardín Botánico de Bogotá and in the conterminous United States. First described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus, it is also known by the common names giant honey flower and kruidjie-roer-my-nie.