What tree is that? Baobab
Gazania rigens is a groundcover that grows on Durban’s beaches. It is therefore salt tolerant because it has to grow in the harsh beach ecosystem. It has petite yellow or cream flowers that add colour to the beaches and are often found covered with sand. I took these pictures today at the Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve in… Read More What Ground cover is that? Gazania rigens
This beautiful and indispensable addition to any coastal garden is found growing wild along Durban’s coastal belt. it grows literally on the beach as can be seen in the picture I took today at the Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve in Durban, KwaZulu Natal. Aloe thraskii is endemic to the coastal dunes of KwaZulu Natal and is categorized… Read More What aloe is that? Aloe thraskii
The Kauri Pine was traditionally used for ship masts because of its very straight growth and exceptional height. this specimen is one of three in the Durban Botanic Gardens. They are huge magnificent trees that are over one hundred years old. They are members of the pine family and therefore are Gymnosperms. Gymnosperms don’t have flowers… Read More What tree is that? Kauri Pine