Moringa Oleifera - Tree - Medicinal - Seeds Hubbard pink/blue flowers in Autumn

pink/blue flowers in Autumn

with one species from Socotra off the coast of Somalia (although this may not be a species of Babiana)

Simply twist the slender fruit to pick – less scarring and clean harvest means longer shelf life

This attractive tree has a vase shaped form when young and a rounded umbrella-like habit when mature

flowers variable in colour from white to pink to yellow (normally yellow)

Moringa Oleifera - Tree - Medicinal - Seeds Hubbard pink/blue flowers in AutumnCommon names include moringa, and drumstick tree, from the appearance of the long, slender, triangular seed pods, horseradish tree, from the taste of the roots which resembles horseradish, or ben oil tree, from the oil derived from the seeds. The tree itself is rather slender, with drooping branches that grow to approximately 10m in height. In cultivation, it is often cut back annually to 12 meters and allowed to regrow so the pods and leaves remain