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Streptocarpus meyeri

Small herb, less than 20 cm high. Interesting about this plant is its disconnected known distribution. The nearest populations are in the South Eastern Cape.

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Growing in deep shade by the river. 1800m asl

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A miniature Pineapple Lily found at over 2100 meters above sea level.

Found growing on the vertical face of a rock by Bridal Veil falls. Possibly a species of Ruellia

unusual color form possibly of Eulophia zeyheriana
Grassland Drakensberg Garden Road Underberg

On upper edge of perennial dambo in wet black soils

On upper edge of wet perennial dambo in heavy black soils

a really nice Strep; shale and dolerite, in semi shaded spots

Again, the unusual form, much smaller than the regular speciosa. Should be re-specied. Grows in wetlands where they stand in boggy conditions

Lighter colour variant was once subsp culveri. This is the one. Growing in heavy clay