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Diospyros mespiliformis
Diospyros mespiliformis has a fantastic mutualism and symbiotic network with many living organisms, from human beings to small insects. There is a complex...
Diospyros lycioides
This exciting shrub or small tree is a very tough plant which grows well country-wide. Its most attractive features are its smooth bark, blue-green leaves,...
Diospyros dichrophylla
Diospyros dichrophylla is not as well known as some of members of the genus such as the oriental persimmon (D. kaki ), a lovely edible fruit...
Diospyros austro-africana
Diospyros austro-africana is a beautiful indigenous shrub or small tree that bears little cream, pink and even red lantern-like flowers. Not only attractive...
Diosma prama
Take a closer look at Diosma prama with masses of tiny creamy white flowers covering the entire bush during its winter flowering season. It creates a...
Diosma oppositifolia
Diosma oppositifolia is an aromatic shrub with attractive foliage and a long flowering season; it is a useful filler shrub for fynbos and water-wise...
Diosma hirsuta 'Blue Downs'
Diosma hirusta ' Blue Downs' belongs to the Rutaceae family commonly referred to as the citrus family and is easily identified by the presence...
Diosma haelkraalensis
This extremely hardy buchu thrives in both alkaline and acidic soils of the fynbos, and flowers for much of the year....
Diosma aristata
Diosma aristata is without a doubt the most threatened species in this enigmatic genus of plants. Buchus are well known for their medicinal qualities,...
Dioscorea sylvatica
Dioscorea sylvatica, commonly known by the name of wild yam, is a slow-growing, caudiciform plant that has an interesting structure which gives it great...
Dioscorea strydomiana
In a recent international publication the South African wild yam Dioscorea strydomiana was included among the world's 100 most threatened species....
Dioscorea elephantipes
Dioscorea elephantipes is one of the most beautiful, weird and wonderful, caudiciform plants around! It has a deeply fissured surface, resembling...
Dioscorea dregeana
Dioscorea dregeana is a perennial, twining, herbaceous creeper, up to 15 m long....
Dioscorea brownii
Dioscorea brownii, a little known, unusual and rare member of the yam family is found only in southern KwaZulu-Natal. It is unique amongst the dioscoreas...
Dimorphotheca tragus
A perennial herb, with thinly scattered, toothed leaves and bright daisy flowers, which create an attractive sight in spring....
Dimorphotheca sinuata
This showy annual creates sheets of brilliant orange when it flowers in Namaqualand in early spring, drawing visitors from near and far. This particularly...
Dimorphotheca pluvialis
Dimorphotheca pluvialis is always one of the first spring annuals to flower at Kirstenbosch....
Dimorphotheca jucunda 'White Moon'
This striking groundcover is a delightful perennial with masses of large white daisy flowers throughout summer....
Dimorphotheca jucunda
A mass of Dimorphotheca jucunda plants with their striking purple 'flowers' could create an illusion of a deep, dark pool with many hidden...
Dimorphotheca fruticosa
Growing along the South African coastline, intermingled with a variety of species, Dimorphotheca fruticosa can be found displaying a beautiful carpet of...