One of the challenges of identifying species in the fynbos is that sometimes very different looking plants are classified under…

The vygie family, Aizoaceae, is best known for the dazzling displays found in the Little Karoo and up the West…

Members of the Protea family are some of the most photogenic plants in the fynbos. However, Serruria elongata is one…

With over 800 species of Erica in the Cape, it is not surprising that inventiveness is needed in describing the…

In colder climates, heath gardens are often created to provide winter colour, but in South Africa most heathers flower in…

A curious aspect of living amongst the Cape Flora is that we sometimes forget how special some of our commoner…