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Our collection of documents and journal articles about South African plants and related topics.
Veld & Flora
Veld & Flora is the journal of SANBI's partner, the Botanical Society of South Africa. The society has kindly given its permssion for the reproduction of selected articles from Veld&Flora to be displayed on this site. Copyright resides with the Botanical Society and anyone wishing to reproduce material from these journals is requested to contact them.
Veld & Flora
by Hitchcock Anthony
From the high altitudes of the southwestern Cape mountains, this elusive plant is now accessible to the keen plant collector.
by Brown Pat, Le Maitre Dave
A small group of bulbous plants flower immediately after fire, set seed and may not flower again for twenty years. In this article the survival strategies of one such species Cyrtanthus ventricosus, are examined.
by Low Barrie
This is the first part in a three-part series on indigenous garden development along the Cape coast.
by Low Barrie
In the second part in a three-part series on indigenous garden development along the Cape coast the author discusses what type of plants can be used to make an attractive garden.
by Low Barrie
In the third and final article of a series of three, the author discusses site preparation and how to combine various indigenous plants into an attractively landscaped coastal garden.
by Saunders Rod
This article recommends indigenous jasmines above exotic species for local gardens, and gives tips on how to achieve the best results.
by Hitchcock Anthony
Advice on selecting and growing these versatile and attractive indigenous shade plants.
by Rouke J.
An excellent source of first-class thatch, restios are neither true grasses nor reeds, nor sedges nor are they rushes.
by Wolff Mary G.
Known as “diamond eyes” for its lovely inflorescence, this species with its declining numbers in the wild, may yet be saved to become a horticultural delight.
by Linder H.P.
Used out of necessity in the past, this roofing medium is now in much demand for modern housing. This article reveals the background of this crop.