December
What’s flowering in December?
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ASTERACEAE Helichrysum patulum Related to Kooigoed A herb which flowers from November to January. It is known by its distinct soft grey foliage. |
PLUMBAGINACEAE Limonium purpuratum Sea lavender; Papierblom This grows only on the sandy West Coast. |
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ASTERACEAE Helichrysum revolutum Another grey spicy herb about 1 m in height |
FABACEAE Otholobium bracteolatum Skaapbostee A perennial shrub of about 1.5 m with trifoliate leaves. It bears bright blue peaflowers in tight clusters. |
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ASTERACEAE Oncosiphon suffruticosum Stinkweed Huge clusters of tiny yellow flower heads are seen from September to January. |
MALVACEAE Hermannia Poprosie (Dolls’ Rose) Flowers from September to January. |
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SCROPHULARIACEAE Manulea thyrsiflora Vingertjies This perennial bush of about 60cm is found near the R27. |
CRASSULACEAE Cotyledon orbiculata Plakkie; Dog’s ear A succulent shrublet with velvety leaves. It bears clusters of nodding, tubular flowers with a dull red colour. |
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APIACEAE Annesorhiza macrocarpa Wilde anyswortel This is a perennial of 1.6 m. |
SCROPHULARIACEAE Selago Bitter bush; Aarbossie Small shrubs of about 30 cm with clusters of tiny |