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Mauve Parachute (Marasmius haematocephalus)Observer
craigpeterPlace
Mkulu Kei, tracks from the farm house heading north to the "Spider Trail" and along the Gugura water course, Kei Mouth, Eastern Cape, South Africa (Google, OSM)
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Eastern-Cape African Hyacinth (Ledebouria ensifolia)Observer
elliegoossensDescription
Ledebouria
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Weedy Sandfig (Cleretum herrei)Observer
hamishrobertsonDescription
Mixed coastal vegetation.
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Genus AllobacchaObserver
mariedelportDescription
Two or more from Genus Allobaccha roosting (?) along with other hoverfly species, blowflies and Halictidae bees on the wilted (dried) flowers of Bulbine frutescens.
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Dewplants (Genus Lampranthus)Observer
botaneekPlace
Baviaanskloof WA; ridge SW Geelhoutbos, 2: plateau and edge of plateau on shales (Google, OSM)Description
Lampranthus stayneri
petals magenta; locally common on shales in grassland, to 30cm
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Eastern Cape Giant Cycad (Encephalartos altensteinii)Observer
kapriverconservancy
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Sheepfigs (Genus Delosperma)Observer
mariedelportDescription
Three different colour variations of D. aereum?
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mariedelportDescription
This is the palest vygie, except for the white-flowered Mestoklema elatum, I've seen so far. The underside of the petal is jut slightly darker. Also I'm not a 100% sure the last photo is the same vygie?
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Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)Observer
craigpeterPlace
Hogsback to Keiskammahoek via upper forestry tracks and across the Zingcuka River at the upper bridge, Eastern Cape, South Africa (Google, OSM)
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Adromischuses (Genus Adromischus)Observer
david_taylorDescription
Halfway up a cliff
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Uitenhage Aloe (Aloe africana)Observer
wonderwalkerDescription
All material shown belongs to tall Aloe in observation
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Snakebushes (Genus Seriphium)Observer
adriaan_groblerDescription
Seriphium sp. nov. - cryptic dune endemic.
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Leather-leaved African Hyacinth (Ledebouria coriacea)Observer
adriaan_groblerDescription
Leaves 2 cm long, hypogeal bulbs.
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Scented Grass Bulbine (Bulbine capitata)Observer
ricky_taylorDescription
Height of flower stalk about 30 cm
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Springbuck Milkbush (Euphorbia rhombifolia)Observer
kevinatbrakputsDescription
Namaqualand Mid-Summer (Jan-Feb) Flowers
A small patch of plants flowering profusely
