Flowering Month: November

  • Osteospermum caulescens

    Posted on by s2Osteospermum used to belong to the genus Dimophotheca, but only the annual species remain in that genus; the perennials belong to Osteospermum. This evergreen perennial has sprawling stems that root along their length and form mats. Leathery and minutely toothed leaves can... Read more »

  • Crassula sarmentosa

    Posted on by s2Found in forest areas between Knysna and the Transkei. This evergreen succulent grows prostrate with stems often quadrangular and with very small flowers with petals up to 4,5 mm in length. The succulent leaves are slightly toothed. Read more »

  • Zostera capensis

    Posted on by s2Flat, elongated and dark-green, grass-like plant, abundant in the lowest salt marsh, inter-tidal zone. The Knysna seahorse is understood to particularly thrive in areas of Zostera capensis vegetation. Read more »

  • Tetragonia fruticosa

    Posted on by s2Sprawling shrub with long trailing branches bearing yellowish flowers at the end of branches 3-4 mm in diameter. Fruits broadly four-winged, with knobs between the wings. Found at the Creek at the springs high-water area. Read more »

  • Tetragonia decumbens

    Posted on by s2Sprawling perennial with branches to 1 m and glistening leaves that are warty or hairy. Bears yellow flowers 3-4 mm diameter, in branched, axillary clusters shorter than the leaves. The fruits have stiff wings. Found at the Creek at the... Read more »

  • Spartina maritima

    Posted on by s2Not listed in NEMBA legislation, however it is  troublesome and can  smother other natural vegetation. A robust grass with erect shoots. The flower panicles stand stiffly erect above the leaves which are broad, smooth and firm. The plants are very... Read more »

  • Samolous porosus

    Posted on by s2A herb up to 45 cm tall with slender branched stems and narrow leaves which are larger at the base of the plant. Small 5-petalled flowers are borne towards the end of the stems. Read more »