Jacarandas in parts of SA are flowering earlier: Why it’s a warning sign: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news: Jacarandas in parts of SA are flowering earlier: Why it’s a warning sign: In September each year, South Africa’s Gauteng province turns purple. The cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria are well covered with trees – and jacarandas (Jacaranda mimosifolia), … [Read more...] about Jacarandas in parts of SA are flowering earlier: Why it’s a warning sign
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Duvalia polita flowering in habitat
Duvalia polita flowering in habitat Image by Martin_Heigan Duvalia polita flowering in habitat (close to Rietfontein, Mpumalanga, South Africa, May 2007). It is always interesting to see how harsh & arid the habitats of Stapeliads are. Duvalia flowers are very small, and the plant's camouflage is extremely good between all the leaves, grass and … [Read more...] about Duvalia polita flowering in habitat
Quaqua swanepoelii flowering in habitat
Quaqua swanepoelii flowering in habitat Image by Martin_Heigan The rare Stapeliad Quaqua swanepoelii has a very restricted distribution and is mainly limited to the area around Calvinia and Loeriesfontein (the so-called "Nieuwoudtville Plateau" in the Northern Cape, South Africa). This Quaqua was seen flowering in habitat about 25km North-West of … [Read more...] about Quaqua swanepoelii flowering in habitat
