tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post1158675714959981389..comments2024-03-29T04:08:44.616-04:00Comments on 66 Square Feet (Plus): Flowers of the Eastern Free StateMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13632520557553405790noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-91030316279932217322024-02-14T05:05:59.123-05:002024-02-14T05:05:59.123-05:00When I saw your image of the 'Erica' speci...When I saw your image of the 'Erica' species, I thought 'Passerina ericoides' (Thymelaeaceae), a common renosterveld species in the Swellendam district of the Western Cape.Rogannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-37279669494585191212012-01-16T14:27:32.700-05:002012-01-16T14:27:32.700-05:00I forgot the Helichrysum! its H. cooperi. On Grass...I forgot the Helichrysum! its H. cooperi. On Grasses, Prof Moffet of Qwa-Qwa University published a book years ago, when you're in SA again, you can purchase it at the Basotho Cultural Village, image below of book: <br /> http://books.google.co.za/books/about/Grasses_of_the_Eastern_Free_State.html?id=RTMgAQAAIAAJ&redir_esc=ywwybengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17189632369211581566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-58393621313193278222012-01-16T14:20:18.762-05:002012-01-16T14:20:18.762-05:00Hi Marie, the yellow Sebeae is S. grandis, quite a...Hi Marie, the yellow Sebeae is S. grandis, quite a common specie in KZN and N/E Free State in grasslands. The Erica is E. woodii, its often overlooked esp when they're not in flower, as its such a small plant and the flowers so very tiny! Actually very common specie in mountain grasslands of SA, there's about 9 species of Erica in our region, the most conspicuous probably E. cerinthoides (fire heath). The Gladiolus: G. crassifolius, common in mountain grasslands and quite variable. The Hibiscus looks like H. trionum, an exotic weed from the Meditaranean. The top Habenaria is H. falcicornis as you've guessed, I agree on the bottom pic it resembles H. dives. The yellow daisy flower does not have any bristles or thorns on the flowering stem?, then I'd suspect, its Haplocarpha scaposa (tondeldoosbossie). The rest is very accurate indeed! Lovely images! Regards, Wimwwybengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17189632369211581566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-36894558713721749482010-08-30T17:43:57.442-04:002010-08-30T17:43:57.442-04:00Nice photos, the yellow flower is a species of Seb...Nice photos, the yellow flower is a species of Sebaea.Erniehttp://geraniosgarden.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-61727511297733817902010-06-30T06:50:32.461-04:002010-06-30T06:50:32.461-04:00I second Lyn on the Oxalis.I second Lyn on the Oxalis.Rosienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-80375287716347666082010-06-28T08:52:22.254-04:002010-06-28T08:52:22.254-04:00What beautiful flowers and what a truly amazing ex...What beautiful flowers and what a truly amazing experience you are having! As a South African now living abroad ( like you), these pictures are making me so homesick! Love your blog and pics.<br />Edwina<br />http://www.edwinacottino.com/Edwina_Cottino_Photography/Edwinasfoodpicsetc.Blog/Edwinasfoodpicsetc.Blog.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-83643474612075928722010-06-27T19:13:55.626-04:002010-06-27T19:13:55.626-04:00Love all the beautiful close-ups of those gorgeous...Love all the beautiful close-ups of those gorgeous blooms, such diversity of shapes and colors. I love it!Lamberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04893546078215556045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-27473025338074547282010-06-27T17:24:32.955-04:002010-06-27T17:24:32.955-04:00Gorgeous. That's what they all are. A great ...Gorgeous. That's what they all are. A great way to perk up a Sunday. thanks.webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168174623602308906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-73197235358566072642010-06-27T14:15:05.666-04:002010-06-27T14:15:05.666-04:00Oh, Ima Dummy. For SA. Ha! :)Oh, Ima Dummy. For SA. Ha! :)Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02554893883207752597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-27632628249598873472010-06-27T12:19:27.012-04:002010-06-27T12:19:27.012-04:00raGuide to Grasses of Southern Africa by Frits van...raGuide to Grasses of Southern Africa by Frits van Oudtshoorn, published by Briza. Waiting for you in Cape Town ........Hennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-76187334275590158172010-06-27T10:28:12.048-04:002010-06-27T10:28:12.048-04:00Thanks for the lovely pics!
Is the yellow flower,...Thanks for the lovely pics!<br /><br />Is the yellow flower, plant growing flat on the grass not perhaps an Oxalis?Lynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603107829473043654.post-47533579867587108882010-06-27T08:47:13.080-04:002010-06-27T08:47:13.080-04:00Love the scarlet hesperantha, the helichrysum, and...Love the scarlet hesperantha, the helichrysum, and the orange, droopy kniphophia.<br /><br />As for grasses, I always start with my Weeds of the Northeast by Uva, Neal, and DiTomaso. Then, I have <br /><br />Native Ferns Moss & Grasses by William Cullina -its not comprehensive, but includes NA grasses, good photos, and conditions for growth, how to grow etc. Nice book!Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02554893883207752597noreply@blogger.com