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Hyacinthaceae
This is a family of 700-900 species of deciduous, or rarely evergreen, bulbous plants, several with brightly coloured flowers, that is well represented...
Hyaenanche globosa
The gifboom is a large evergreen fynbos shrub or small tree endemic to the Gifberg of the northern Bokkeveld Escarpment just south of Vanrhynsdorp (northern...
Hydnora africana
Hydnora africana is one of the most bizarre-looking plants on the African continent and is certainly not the most common of plants to be encountered...
Hydrostachys polymorpha
This unusual plant is unable to survive without the turbulence of water. It thrives in the white waters which give such a thrill to rafters. Living life...
Hygrophila auriculata
Hygrophila auriculata is a spiny herbaceous shrub that grows in marshes and on the edges of water bodies; it has numerous medicinal uses, the leaves can...
Hylodesmum repandum
An attractive, shrubby, scrambling, perennial leguminous plant, with small, yet charming orange-red flowers in summer....
Hymenolepis crithmifolia
Do you need to brighten a dull area in your garden? Then plant Hymenolepis crithmifolia in masses there - it will bring a bright yellow glow...
Hymenolepis parviflora
This plant is currently called Hymenolepis crithmifolia....
Hyobanche fulleri
Hybanche fulleri is a striking parasitic plant with pale to bright pink flowers found only in dune scrub....
Hyparrhenia hirta
Hyparrhenia hirta is recognized by its hard basal tussock, rough narrow leaves and a scanty panicle of pairs of white villous racemes which do not deflex...
Hyperacanthus amoenus
This shrub or small tree with its glossy green foliage and pretty flowers is an attractive option for gardeners looking to expand their collection of indigenous...
Hypericum revolutum
The leaves of the evergreen Hypericum revolutum release a curry-like smell when crushed and after rain. The fresh, green foliage and bright yellow...
Hyphaene coriacea
Could large scale exploitation of lala palms make a significant contribution to the economy of northern Zululand? Almost all parts of this very common...
Hypocalyptus coluteoides
Attractive, upright, bright pink to magenta flower heads at the ends of the branches are bound to catch one's attention when this lovely shrub is in...
Hypocalyptus sophoroides
Hypocalyptus sophoroides is a graceful shrub producing lots of colour in spring along with a beautiful sweet fragrance....
Hypodiscus aristatus
This beautiful tuft-forming restio, with its spikey inflorescences, is seen growing on the mountain slopes in Betty’s Bay and would make an excellent...
Hypoestes aristata
The ribbon bush with its attractive lilac pink flowers is an excellent garden subject....
Hypoestes aristata var. aristata 'Purple Haze'
This is a special form of the popular ribbon bush Hypoestes aristata which is a garden stalwart....
Hypoxis
Hypoxis, a well-known genus of the family Hypoxidaceae, easily recognizable by its bright yellow star-shaped flowers and strap-like leaves, has a long...
Hypoxis colchicifolia
This is a must for every South African gardener, not only for its medicinal uses, but also for its bright yellow flowers in late spring....