Flowering Month: September

  • Tribulus terrestris

    Posted on by Di StrombergTribulus terrestris is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean. It is adapted to thrive in dry climate locations in which few other plants can survive. It is easily identified by its yellow flowers and narrow hairy leaves.  It propagates... Read more »

  • Lycium ferocissimum

    Posted on by Di StrombergThis erect, woody shrub  grows 2–3 m tall and spreads about 3 m wide. The red berries, that are borne sporadically throughout the year and make it a perfect plant to attract birds, small animals and insects to the Reserve.... Read more »

  • Pelargonium panduriforme Eckl. & Zeyh.

    Posted on by Di StrombergPelargonium panduriforme is a shrub that is well branched and erect.  The young stems are considered to be soft and herbaceous but as the plant matures, the stem starts to develop a woody feature.   The genus name for Pelargonium... Read more »

  • Lobelia erinus

    Posted on by Di StrombergLobelia erinus  Only 69 species occur in South Africa. The preferred habitat is lower mountain slopes and coastal flats. Distribution ranges from the Bokkeveld Mountains to tropical Africa. Flower colour ranges from blue, violet, pink or white and mostly with... Read more »

  • WAHLENBERGIA THUNBERGII

    Posted on by Di StrombergDescription:  The Wahlenbergia thunbergii species is a shrub from the bellflower (Campanulaceae) family.   The growth form of this species is considered to be a herb in this particular genus, the leaves are usually alternate, no presence of stipules and simple. ... Read more »

  • LINUM AFRICANUM

    Posted on by Di StrombergThe distribution range of Linum africanum occurs within the Western Cape and the Eastern Cape and also it is an endemic plant in South Africa. The specific range includes from Cape peninsula to Knysna and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).   This... Read more »

  • halleria lucida

    Posted on by Di StrombergThis evergreen, multi-stemmed tree with attractive glossy bright green foliage can reach heights of 2 – 5m.    The bark is longitudinally grooved and pale grey and brown in colour. The flowers are tubular, orange to brick-red, or yellow, very rich... Read more »

  • Gladiolus carinatus

    Posted on by Di StrombergCommonly known as the blue Afrikaner, is a perennial plant belonging to the genus Gladiolus and is part of the fynbos. The plant is native to the Western Cape. The flower spike is erect and unbranched with usually 4-6 flowers;... Read more »

  • Zygophyllum L.

    Posted on by Di StrombergDescription Zygophyllum is derived from the Greek words, zygos, meaning joined, and phyllon, meaning leaf, referring to the paired leaves of many of the species.  This many-stemmed dwarf shrub usually grows to a height of  ± 1 m to ±... Read more »

  • OCHNA SERRULATA

    Posted on by Di StrombergThis small semi-deciduous to evergreen shrub is usually 1 to 2m in height, but can reach 6m. It has a slender stem with smooth, brown bark. The elliptical leaves are  13-50mm long and can be narrow with blunt or rounded... Read more »