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... size of the internode varies, depending on the size of the plant and the age of plant growth. The leaves vary from egg-shaped (obovate) to ... and finely hairy. Anthospermum spathulatum is a dioecious plant, having male flowers and female flowers growing on ...
Dipogon lignosus
Plant... flung out of the pod, falling far from the parent plant. These seeds can remain dormant for a number of years ... (e.g. fire, rain and seasonal changes). Being a leguminous plant, Dipogon lignosus naturally enriches the soil, due to ... nitrogen-fixing bacteria living in its root nodules. The plant supplies the bacteria with food and refuge and the ...
Typha capensis
Plant... from December to January. As mentioned before, this plant is adapted to muddy and wet conditions. The strong ... roots that arise from the rhizomes help to anchor the plant so that it can withstand strong winds without being ... of mechanical and conductive tissue indicates the plant's mesophytic (plants capable of coping with both ...
Stenoglottis fimbriata
Plant... tuberous roots. The roots are hairy, which allows the plant to attach itself to rocks. Leaves are dark green, ... lip is a distinctive identifying character of the plant. It is 6-15 mm long, paler than the sepals but more ... fimbriata for successful growing and maintenance of this plant. It is not difficult to grow. This plant species is ...
... magaliesbergensis in habitat. Figure 3 . Base of a plant of Crotalaria magaliesbergensis showing the woody ... and September have also been recorded. It is a very hardy plant and a fast grower. This jaagsiektebossie is adapted to the harsh environment of the Highveld. It is a hardy plant and will do well in many other areas as it adapts to ...
Hydrostachys polymorpha
Plantwhite-waters plant (Eng.), phophoma-lasemanzini (Z) KwaZulu-Natal NBG ... the bracts. Very little is known about the biology of this plant. Thanks to Mr Mike Coke, formerly of the Natal Parks ... enclosed in the bracts. Cook (2004) assumes that the plant is wind-pollinated and that wind and water disperse the ...
Trachyandra tabularis
Plant... on mountain slopes and flats. Fig. 7. A young solitary plant of Trachyandra tabularis in flower in summer, growing ... simulate its specialist habitat requires special care by a plant connoisseur to create an artificial cool, south-facing ... Thomas. Grow in containers large enough to allow the plant to multiply. Use an acidic, sandy, well-drained medium, ...
Delosperma zeederbergii
Plant... back partially during winter, the resting phase, when the plant becomes more compact. The branches with internodes ... in crevices and on ledges. The succulent leaves enable the plant to withstand periods of drought. The fine pointed ... Escarpment Mountains and provides additional moisture. The plant is a rapid grower from a central rootstock, the fast ...
Lessertia frutescens
Plant... use, is converted to ammonia, which plants can use. The plant supplies sugars for the bacteria, while the bacteria provide the biologically useful nitrogen that the plant absorbs. Fabaceae Lessertia frutescens is fast growing ... but short-lived as a garden subject. It is a tough, hardy plant that does well in full sun and tolerates all soil ...
Portulacaria pygmaea
Plant... and layers of bark, ensures its survival. However the plant is living on the edge, and a rise in temperature could ... by various mammals can also be a problem, however the plant is well camouflaged among the rocky outcrops and stony, ... insects, and its seed is wind dispersed. Fig. 6. A young plant of Portulacaria pygmaea in habitat on the alluvial ...