Justicia spicigera or the Mexican honeysuckle is a beautiful herb that has lovely orange or red tubular-shaped flowers that add a tropical look to any garden This plant, which also goes by the name of the ‘desert honeysuckle,’ or the ‘firecracker plant,’ is one of those rare herbs which can withstand intense heat and grow well even with minimum water supply The fragrant leaves and flowers of the Mexican Honeysuckle can be brewed and enjoyed as a hot delicious tea Mexican honeysuckle honey has a delicious taste to it and the scent of the flowers adds a sweet fragrance as well You can also make honeysuckle jelly from the flowers. Many add lemon juice and elderflower and enjoy the jelly straight from the bottle This plant, which also goes by the name of the ‘desert honeysuckle,’ or the ‘firecracker plant,’ is one of those rare herbs which can withstand intense heat and grow well even with minimum water supply. Muicle tea is generally prepared by cutting the herb, then steeping two teaspoons with eight ounces of water. Simmer covered on low heat for ten minutes.