16 July 2008

Flowers of the Eastern Cape

It might be winter in the Eastern Cape but there is still a profusion of colour from the flowering plants.
The aloes put on a spectacular show from about June - this one was photographed at Cape St Francis two weeks ago.




Osteosermum barberiae, a perennial plant that grows in dense patches in coastal grassland. It has solitary flowers ranging from mauve to white.


Gazania krebsiana is a low growing perennial herb, which is very common in this area.

Cenia sericea is a common scraggly plant with a bright yellow flower. Apparently it is used as a remedy for reducing fever.


You could be forgiven for thinking it was spring.
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9 comments:

  1. dot17 July 2008 at 13:49

    The first one is my favorite. I love the color and it's unusual looking.

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  2. Tom17 July 2008 at 18:04

    I have to agree with Dot's choice, followed very closely by the last... excellent pictures Max

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  3. photowannabe17 July 2008 at 20:24

    Lovely closeups. The Aloe torches are so striking.

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  4. Rose17 July 2008 at 23:17

    I could not choose a favorite if I had too--all are so beautiful.

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  5. S-V-H18 July 2008 at 02:28

    That Aloe plant is stunning and wonderful. I have seen Aloe here too, but never blooming. Beautiful shot, also all the other flowers, Max!

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  6. Kay18 July 2008 at 07:12

    I LOVE LOVE these flowers. They're all gorgeous!

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  7. sonia a. mascaro20 July 2008 at 00:04

    Beautiful flowers, Max, but this Osteosermum barberiae is wonderful!

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  8. Kerri Farley21 July 2008 at 17:39

    I LOVE them all.....I think the second one is my favorite! I love seeing plants and flowers and trees from other areas of the world!

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  9. Marie Reed29 July 2008 at 10:12

    Just brilliant! So happy to have found this daily.. My grandfather, father, and brother are 'Max' too:)

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