1st:
Empodium plicatum
HYPOXIDACEAE
Root type unknown, possibly a corm as with most plants in Family Hypoxidaceae
Grows in sandy soils, in flatlands where vegetation is fairly sparse
First flower - April 16 2020
2nd:
Oxalis polyphylla
OXALIDACEAE
Shorter roots than other Oxalis, lacks long taproot with secondary thickening. Contains adventitious/ lateral roots
Grows in sandy soil, often near base of rocks
Oxalis commutata
OXALIDACEAE
Long taproot with secondary cortex thickening
Grows only in highly sandy deposits at base of rocks and next to paths
First flower - April 22 2020
Oxalis punctata
OXALIDACEAE
Root type unknown, possibly adventitious like O. polyphylla
Grows on boulders, in shallow sand/ silt hollows
3rd:
Albuca fragrans
ASPARAGACEAE
Root type unknown, possibly a taproot
Grows on shallow rocky flats, at higher altitudes
First flower - April 22 2020
4th:
Lachenalia punctata
ASPARAGACEAE
Root type unknown, possibly a taproot
Grows in highly sandy deposits at base of rocks and next to paths
First flower - April 23 2020
5th:
Euphorbia tuberosa
EUPHORBIACEAE
Root type unknown but likely tuberous as per species name
Grows in varying altitudes, in sandy to silty sand soils in undulating terrain with sparse vegetation, usually present near rocky areas
First flower - May 3 2020
6th:
ASTERACEAE
Senecio, Cullumia
ANALYSIS//
Growing in tall scrub amongst rocks, near drainage line
Cape Peninsula Fynbos
Geophyte
Single linear leaf, with toothed margin, growing from base
Cape Peninsula Fynbos
Growing in silt deposits at the base of boulders
Cape Peninsula Fynbos
Growing on sandstone outcroppings in sheltered valley
Cape Peninsula Fynbos
Psammophyte
Single leaf held slightly erect, clasping from base
Bracts of inflorescence very small, clasping
Growing in sandy deposits at the base of large boulders and in drainage silt traps
Cape Peninsula Fynbos
Leaves protrate
Scrambling herb
Growing under or close to rocks/ boulders
Cape Peninsula Fynbos
Sepals very small and oval shaped
Growing in silted hollows in sandstone rock
Cape Peninsula Fynbos
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