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botaneekDescription
Metalasia erectifolia
reseeder to 60cm; on limestone; lvs adpressed, erect, untwisted; rare; no threats right here
fls oct- nov, vs quite similar limestone form ofM pungens (may - june)
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botaneekDescription
occasional on south facing quartz rocks from 600- 900m on s slope; co-occurs with typical ssp at lower limit only
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Scented Sceptre (Paranomus dregei)Observer
botaneekDescription
single plant seen on summit, 40cm in 5yr old veld; in bud, lvs glabrous, truncate
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Forest Elephantsfoot (Dioscorea sylvatica)Observer
adriaan_groblerDescription
Female plant.
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Cape Rock Hyrax (Procavia capensis ssp. capensis)Observer
outrampsmargeDescription
Small mammal (up to 550 mm long and 4.5 kg in weight), with a robust body but no tail. This particular animal had a different coloured coat to all other Hyrax that I've seen. His fur was grey, white black and brown, his nose was pink. It's eyes were also lighter than usual.
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Insect-Parasitising Nematodes (Family Mermithidae)Observer
sallyslakDescription
Found on stoep in late afternoon sun - both parties rather dead and dry.
