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Prionium serratum
Palmiet is a robust shrub that plays an important role in mostly the Western Cape river ecology. This water-loving shrub is renowned for its practical...
Ornithogalum saundersiae
The giant chincherinchee is an attractive, easily cultivated garden plant and produces eye-catching, long-lasting flowers that are very suitable for use...
Nylandtia spinosa
Nylandtia spinosa is now called Muraltia spinosa...
Satyrium coriifolium
With its brightly coloured yellow or orange-red flowers, Satyrium coriifolium is one of the most attractive terrestrial orchids of the Cape Floristic...
Pterocelastrus tricuspidatus
When in fruit this widely distributed, evergreen bush or tree is a lovely sight, decorated with masses of brilliant orange fruit, which are enjoyed by...
Freylinia helmei
This is another of the attractive bell-bushes, which make interesting garden shrubs....
Scolopia mundii
Scolopia mundii is a graceful and attractive tree producing glossy, dark green leaves and striking yellow to orange fruits. It is relatively widespread...
Boophone disticha
Wherever you live in South Africa, in a summer- or winter-rainfall region, along the coast or in a semi-arid area, try Boophone disticha in your garden,...
Aspalathus
Aspalathus, the genus to which the rooibos tea plant belongs, is the largest member of the pea family endemic to South Africa....
Haemanthus
Haemanthus may be perceived as brilliant, brazen blood lilies or demure, soft, powderpuffs-in either guise they can surprise and delight you....
Dombeya pulchra
The silver white pear is a beautiful shrub or small tree ideal for the wooded or semi-shaded areas of your garden....
Bulbine latifolia
Bulbine latifolia is one of the largest species in the genus. It can be identified by its aloe-like growth, but with an absence of marginal teeth on the...
Hymenolepis parviflora
This plant is currently called Hymenolepis crithmifolia....
Crassula atropurpurea
Crassula atropurpurea is a small, hardy, succulent plant that is ideally suited to container cultivation....
Boscia albitrunca
The shepherd's tree is the most common of the eight species in its genus and is usually found in the drier parts of southern Africa. It is often called...
Albuca batteniana
Albuca batteniana is not a commonly grown garden plant, but a collector's jewel and specialist species. Albucas, as can be seen from the photograph,...
Kalanchoe luciae
The Afrikaans name meelplakkie is most appropriate for this plant as it does indeed look as if the whole plant has been liberally dusted with flour (meel)....
Euphorbia stellispina
Euphorbia stellispina is a stunning architectural plant and a true survivor in the harsh landscape of the central Karoo and parts of Namaqualand....
Cyperaceae
A large, cosmopolitan family of mostly herbaceous plants, Cyperaceae occur primarily in moist temperate to wet tropical regions of the world; several species...
Lithops
Lithops are one of the most popular of all the succulents. These fat, cheeky little succulents plants have been grown for decades by amateur and professional...