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Arctotis revoluta
This extremely vigorous, fast-growing shrub is equally suited to coastal or fynbos gardens....
Asparagus rubicundus
An erect thorny shrub with glossy, reddish brown, thorny stems, soft feathery foliage and starry white flowers, and one of the fastest growing species...
Abrus precatorius subsp. africanus
The shiny red and black seeds of Abrus precatorius subsp. africanus make it a sought-after climber in tropical and subtropical areas....
Acacia nilotica subsp.kraussiana
This plant is now called Vachellia nilotica subsp. kraussiana...
Agathosma orbicularis
A vigorous, low-growing, lilac-flowering buchu, teetering on the brink of extinction....
Acmadenia heterophylla
This is a delicate looking shrub with starry pink flowers and a sweet lemony scent when touched. It belongs to the citrus family (Rutaceae) with most of...
Acmadenia trigona
Acmadenia trigona, from the winter rainfall region, forms an upright shrub with spreading branches. It grows 0.3-0.7 m high. It is a single stem at the...
Acmadenia macropetala
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Acmadenia mundiana
This attractive shrub with grey-green foliage carries bright pink star-shaped flowers almost all year round but mainly in winter and spring....
Acmadenia obtusata
Acamadenia obtusata forms a variable shrub, displaying floriferous pink flowers with aromatic foliage. Characteristic of the citrus family are oil...
Aloe aculeata
You will do well to give this attractive aloe with its yellow to reddish orange flowers, which used to have place of pride on our old 10 cent nickel coin,...
Acokanthera oppositifolia
The Bushman's poison is a medium to large woody shrub with attractive hard dark green leaves. ...
Acorus calamus
Acorus calamus is a reed-like, aquatic plant with a pungent smell that has been used medicinally since biblical times. It has many traditional uses all...
Acridocarpus natalitus
Its beautiful flowers and fruit make this evergreen shrub or small tree an appealing garden subject which should be in most gardens in the warmer and coastal...
Aloe petricola
The rock aloe, true to its name, is perfect for rocky areas in the garden, producing beautiful bicoloured flowers that will attract nectar-feeding birds...
Astroloba rubriflora
Astroloba rubriflora is the only plant in its genus that has red flowers. The tubular flowers face upwards, and are adapted to attract sunbirds for pollination,...
Adansonia digitata
Regarded as the largest succulent plant in the world, the baobab tree is steeped in a wealth of mystique, legend and superstition wherever it occurs in...