Family Fabaceae   A small bush growing to about 45cm in height. It is not endemic to South Africa.  A very rigid bush with spines....

Family Anacardiaceae Description A semi-deciduous to evergreen shrub which can also grow into a small tree about 6 to 8 m in height; it...

Family Iridaceae   A bulbous plant which flowers in the summer. F ound in the arid regions.   Plants are small, about 20c...

Family Melianthaceae Uses and cultural aspects Leaf poultices and leaf decoctions are widely used to treat septic wounds, sores, bruise...

Family Verbenaceae   A lovely plant to have in the garden which grows to a height of over a metre. The flowers attract butterflies,...

Family Rutaceae Birds do not find the nectar-filled flowers inviting, but butterflies do feed on them. Samango and vervet monkeys, and r...

Family Fabaceae   An unusual plant where the seed pod grows outside of the flower instead of becoming the it. Grows to about 1-1....