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Milkbush Jackalskos (Hydnora africana)

Observer

alexlansdowne

Date

September 23, 2023 09:51 AM SAST

Description

Jakkalskos

Hydnora africana is a holoparasitic plant (not fungus). It produces no chlorophyll and is entirely dependent on a host plant. In place of roots it feeds off of its host via a special structure called a haustorium. This species parasitises plants in the Euphorbia genus.

Interestingly it was growing intermixed with Harveya squamossa (also a parasite).

I have wanted to see this plant within Cape Town for almost a decade. It was growing in dunes just off the beach in Table Bay Nature Reserve.

We have a significant diversity of parasitic plants in Cape Town that are especially worth conserving in urban areas as they indicate good condition ecosystems. There is very little literature and understanding of the conservation horticulture of parasitic plants in the Fynbos.

Milkbush Jackalskos - Photo (c) qgrobler, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by qgrobler
glynnalard's ID: Milkbush Jackalskos (Hydnora africana)
Added on October 11, 2023
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Common Broomrape (Orobanche minor)

Observer

nabilah4

Date

October 8, 2023 04:35 PM SAST
Common Broomrape - Photo (c) David Lyttle, all rights reserved, uploaded by David Lyttle
glynnalard's ID: Common Broomrape (Orobanche minor)
Added on October 8, 2023
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Tanqua Indigo (Indigofera tanquana)

Observer

mr_fab

Date

August 13, 2022 07:39 AM SAST
Tanqua Indigo - Photo (c) Glynn Alard, all rights reserved, uploaded by Glynn Alard
glynnalard's ID: Tanqua Indigo (Indigofera tanquana)
Added on August 31, 2023
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White Purplegorse (Muraltia alba)

Observer

alexlansdowne

Date

May 1, 2023 03:42 PM SAST
White Purplegorse - Photo (c) magriet b, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by magriet b
glynnalard's ID: White Purplegorse (Muraltia alba)
Added on July 29, 2023
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Threadleaf Brightfig (Lampranthus filicaulis)

Observer

alexlansdowne

Date

April 30, 2023 11:10 AM SAST
Threadleaf Brightfig - Photo (c) Carina Lochner, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Carina Lochner
glynnalard's ID: Threadleaf Brightfig (Lampranthus filicaulis)
Added on May 7, 2023
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Spikeleaf Ragwort (Senecio triqueter)

Observer

alexlansdowne

Date

April 29, 2023 03:13 PM SAST
Spikeleaf Ragwort - Photo (c) Vera Frith, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Vera Frith
glynnalard's ID: Spikeleaf Ragwort (Senecio triqueter)
Added on May 5, 2023
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Great Crested Tern (Thalasseus bergii)

Observer

alexlansdowne

Date

April 28, 2023 05:28 PM SAST
Great Crested Tern - Photo (c) Bird Explorers, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Bird Explorers
glynnalard's ID: Great Crested Tern (Thalasseus bergii)
Added on April 28, 2023
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Blacksmith Lapwing (Vanellus armatus)

Observer

alexlansdowne

Date

April 28, 2023 05:33 PM SAST
Blacksmith Lapwing - Photo (c) Nick Leggatt, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nick Leggatt
glynnalard's ID: Blacksmith Lapwing (Vanellus armatus)
Added on April 28, 2023
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Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola lalandi)

Observer

alexlansdowne

Date

January 18, 2023 03:23 PM SAST
Yellowtail Kingfish - Photo (c) Marine Explorer (Dr John Turnbull), some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
glynnalard's ID: Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola lalandi)
Added on January 18, 2023
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Sand Shrimp (Palaemon peringueyi)

Observer

alexlansdowne

Date

January 18, 2023 11:27 AM SAST
Sand Shrimp - Photo (c) Robert Taylor, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Robert Taylor
glynnalard's ID: Sand Shrimp (Palaemon peringueyi)
Added on January 18, 2023
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Australian Tubeworm (Ficopomatus enigmaticus)

Observer

alexlansdowne

Date

January 18, 2023 11:04 AM SAST
Australian Tubeworm - Photo (c) Leslie Harris, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Leslie Harris
glynnalard's ID: Australian Tubeworm (Ficopomatus enigmaticus)
Added on January 18, 2023
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Rough Renosterbush (Myrovernix scaber)

Observer

alexlansdowne

Date

January 12, 2023 04:31 PM SAST
Rough Renosterbush - Photo (c) Diana Studer, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Diana Studer
glynnalard's ID: Rough Renosterbush (Myrovernix scaber)
Added on January 18, 2023
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Euphorbia (Subgenus Esula)

Observer

hof59

Date

October 29, 2022 09:16 AM SAST
Carnation Spurge - Photo (c) BJ Stacey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by BJ Stacey
glynnalard's ID: Carnation Spurge (Euphorbia terracina)
Added on November 14, 2022
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Divided Kanniedood (Athanasia crithmifolia)

Observer

hof59

Date

October 29, 2022 09:25 AM SAST
Divided Kanniedood - Photo (c) Tony Rebelo, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Tony Rebelo
glynnalard's ID: Divided Kanniedood (Athanasia crithmifolia)
Added on November 14, 2022
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Slender Oat (Avena barbata)

Observer

hof59

Date

October 29, 2022 09:27 AM SAST
Slender Wild Oat - Photo (c) Takver, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
glynnalard's ID: Slender Oat (Avena barbata)
Added on November 14, 2022
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Fynbos Blombush (Metalasia densa)

Observer

hof59

Date

October 29, 2022 09:28 AM SAST
Fynbos Blombush - Photo (c) Tony Rebelo, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Tony Rebelo
glynnalard's ID: Fynbos Blombush (Metalasia densa)
Added on November 14, 2022
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Glossy Currantrhus (Searsia lucida)

Observer

hof59

Date

October 29, 2022 09:31 AM SAST
Glossy Currantrhus - Photo (c) Tony Rebelo, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Tony Rebelo
glynnalard's ID: Glossy Currantrhus (Searsia lucida)
Added on November 14, 2022
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Kraal Honey-Thorn (Lycium afrum)

Observer

hof59

Date

October 29, 2022 09:36 AM SAST
Kraal Honey-Thorn - Photo (c) Henry de Lange, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Henry de Lange
glynnalard's ID: Kraal Honey-Thorn (Lycium afrum)
Added on November 14, 2022
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Tassel Reeds (Genus Staberoha)

Observer

hof59

Date

October 29, 2022 09:39 AM SAST
Tassel Reeds - Photo (c) Dave U, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Dave U
glynnalard's ID: Tassel Reeds (Genus Staberoha)
Added on November 14, 2022
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Combirises (Genus Micranthus)

Observer

hof59

Date

October 29, 2022 11:01 AM SAST
Combirises - Photo (c) Rolf Theodor Borlinghaus, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Rolf Theodor Borlinghaus
glynnalard's ID: Combirises (Genus Micranthus)
Added on November 14, 2022
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Common Cat's-Ear (Hypochaeris radicata)

Observer

hof59

Date

October 29, 2022 09:14 AM SAST
Common Cat's-Ear - Photo (c) Cat Chang, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Cat Chang
glynnalard's ID: Common Cat's-Ear (Hypochaeris radicata)
Added on November 14, 2022
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Brass Buttons (Cotula turbinata)

Observer

hof59

Date

October 29, 2022 11:46 AM SAST
Brass Buttons - Photo (c) zenobia88, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
glynnalard's ID: Brass Buttons (Cotula turbinata)
Added on November 14, 2022
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Common Gonna (Passerina corymbosa)

Observer

hof59

Date

October 29, 2022 12:13 PM SAST
Common Gonna - Photo (c) Felix Riegel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Felix Riegel
glynnalard's ID: Common Gonna (Passerina corymbosa)
Added on November 14, 2022
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Observer

hof59

Date

October 29, 2022 12:24 PM SAST
Aspalathus lotoides - Photo (c) Ismail Ebrahim, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ismail Ebrahim
glynnalard's ID: Aspalathus lotoides, a member of Silky Capegorses (Section Sericeae)
Added on November 14, 2022
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Shaggy Caperose (Cliffortia hirta)

Observer

hof59

Date

October 31, 2022 02:58 PM SAST
Shaggy Caperose - Photo (c) Gigi Laidler, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Gigi Laidler
glynnalard's ID: Shaggy Caperose (Cliffortia hirta)
Added on November 14, 2022
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Kill Ragwort (Senecio burchellii)

Observer

hof59

Date

October 31, 2022 03:04 PM SAST
Kill Ragwort - Photo (c) Tony Rebelo, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Tony Rebelo
glynnalard's ID: Kill Ragwort (Senecio burchellii)
Added on November 14, 2022
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Maritime Pine (Pinus pinaster)

Observer

hof59

Date

October 31, 2022 03:11 PM SAST
Maritime Pine - Photo (c) Hans-Jürgen Becker, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
glynnalard's ID: Maritime Pine (Pinus pinaster)
Added on November 14, 2022
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Narrow-leaved Lupine (Lupinus angustifolius)

Observer

hof59

Date

October 31, 2022 03:16 PM SAST
Narrow-leaved Lupine - Photo (c) mjcorreia, all rights reserved, uploaded by mjcorreia
glynnalard's ID: Narrow-leaved Lupine (Lupinus angustifolius)
Added on November 14, 2022
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Kill Ragwort (Senecio burchellii)

Observer

hof59

Date

October 31, 2022 03:21 PM SAST
Kill Ragwort - Photo (c) Tony Rebelo, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Tony Rebelo
glynnalard's ID: Kill Ragwort (Senecio burchellii)
Added on November 14, 2022
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Rootthugs (Genus Thesium)

Observer

hof59

Date

October 31, 2022 03:30 PM SAST
Rootthugs - Photo (c) Ian Boyd, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
glynnalard's ID: Rootthugs (Genus Thesium)
Added on November 14, 2022
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