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Noltea africana
An ornamental shrub or small tree with clusters of fragrant white flowers from winter to spring....
Notobubon capense
Although it belongs to the family containing edible members such as the carrot, and the herbs fennel and dill, this particular species would not find its...
Notobubon galbanum
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Nuxia congesta
Nuxia congesta is a winter-flowering evergreen tree or shrub, with beautiful large heads of small, scented, long-lasting white or cream flowers. It...
Nuxia floribunda
The forest elder is an attractive, moisture-loving, floriferous tree and it makes a conspicuous feature in the forest patches it commonly inhabits....
Nuxia oppositifolia
Nuxia oppositifolia is an evergreen shrub or small tree (2-5 m) found along water courses, in riverine bush, in gorges or valleys, and sometimes in relict...
Nylandtia scoparia
Nylandtia scoparia is now called Muraltia scoparia...
Nymania capensis
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Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea
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Nymphoides indica
This species has been split into Nymphoides brevipedicellata and Nymphoides thunbergiana....
Nymphoides thunbergiana
This is a pretty, fast-growing, perennial water plant with flat, rounded, floating leaves, and delicate white and yellow flowers in summer. It makes a...
Obetia tenax
An awesome small tree with the most striking flowers and leaves with stinging hairs, that can be cooked and eaten as a vegetable....
Ochna
All species of Ochna have very attractive yellow flowers, with an unusual persistent calyx that enlarges when in fruit, becoming cream-coloured, pink...
Ochna natalitia
Ochna natalitia is a wonderful, large shrub to small tree, not yet fully harnessed by gardeners, and offers an attractive display almost continuously through...
Ochna pretoriensis
Ochna pretoriensis is one of the magnificent evergreen shrubs in South Africa, especially in the warm northern regions of South Africa. It flowers...
Ochna pulchra
This species is better known by its Afrikaans name, lekkerbreek. This is most probably one of South Africa 's most beautiful trees, but also one of...
Ochna serrulata
This is certainly a shrub that every gardener should have in their garden, not only because of its beautiful yellow flowers, but also because of its attractive...
Ocimum labiatum
A stunning drought-hardy ornamental shrub which thrives in full sun or partial shade, flowering prolifically from early summer to late autumn....
Ocimum obovatum
Erect and sometimes spreading, low-growing perennial herb, this plant is an excellent link between lawn and a shrubby border. It is a good candidate for...