Leonotis ocymifolia
Common name
lions-tail
Family
Lamiaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Conservation status
Not applicable
Habitat
Railway tracks in gravel (Auckland) and in derelict yards within industrial areas (Hamilton). Probably a garden discard as seed is rarely formed.
Flower colours
Orange
Year naturalised
1991
Origin
South Africa
Reason For Introduction
Ornamental
Life Cycle Comments
Perennial shrubby herb