Flowering Month: November
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Juncus kraussii
Posted on Dark green reed-like plant found at the ‘upper end’ of the salt marsh vegetation. Leaves cylindrical, stem-like and sharply pointed. Brown flowers in drooping panicles. Read more » -
Imperata cylindrica
Posted on Grows in poorly drained and damp soil, such as found in the Park, where it can form dense areas of growth. Due to the general hardness of its leaves it is seldom eaten by animals. It is most valuable in... Read more » -
Eragrostis curvula
Posted on Grows in disturbed places, mostly in well drained fertile soil in regions with a high rain fall with overgrazed and trampled veld. It is the most important cultivated pasture in the inland highveld regions of South Africa. It is often... Read more » -
Cynodon dactylon
Posted on Kweek grows in all types of soil, especially sandy, and is found in disturbed damp places. It is probably the most useful grass as it can endure heavy grazing and offers excellent pasture. It remains green until late in the... Read more » -
Cymbopogon plurinodis
Posted on Grows in open grassland and occurs in all soil types. It is a poor grazing grass. Read more » -
Briza maxima
Posted on Not listed in NEMBA legislation, however it is troublesome and can smother and out compete other natural vegetation. Occurs in disturbed places and is mostly found in well drained soil. Being an attractive grass it is often used in flower... Read more » -
Bromus catharticus
Posted on Not listed in NEMBA legislation, however it is troublesome and can smother other natural vegetation. Occurs mainly as a weed in disturbed places and grows in the damp. It originates from South America. Read more » -
Aristida junciformis
Posted on Grows in open grassland in wet places and in most types of soil. It is a hard, unpalatable and has virtually no grazing value. It is one of the best grasses in which to make brooms. Read more » -
Tarchonanthus trilobus
Posted on Indigenous to the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu Natal the Broad-leaved Camphor Bush occurs on forest margins and in wooded ravines. Its hardwood is yellowish brown, hard and durable with a camphor scent. An example is growing on Links Drive near... Read more »