Ceraria namaquensis
The Namaqua Porkbush is a hardy, slow growing, succulent shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall, excellently adapted to the extremely harsh semi-desert environment of rocky hills where it grows on the border of Namibia and South Africa’s Northern Cape. The bark of young shoots of the Namaqua Porkbush can be used to make a kind of elastic rope. The Augrabies Falls National Park is a wonderful place to see these tenacious plants, which seems to be able to grow in even the most meagre of substrate.
Large Namaqua Porkbush
Namaqua Porkbush leaves
Small Namaqua Porkbush
Namaqua Porkbush leaves
Small Namaqua Porkbush on Augrabies’ Moon Rock
Namaqua Porkbush leaves
DeWetsWild 
I love how these distinctive plants soften the desert landscapes.
LikeLiked by 1 person
They really do, and then when you look closer it is hard to fathom just how they are able to hold on, never mind flourish!
LikeLiked by 1 person
It looks like some sort of sea coral except green! Amazing looking plant!
LikeLiked by 1 person
It really does require you to give it more than just a passing glance.
LikeLike
These are very interesting plants. It is in the most arid areas that we can gain a real appreciation of the diversity of nature.
LikeLiked by 1 person
And they make it look so easy!
LikeLike
Wolftoon, dis nou n oulike naam vir die bos. Interessante bos.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Maar maak nou nie saak hoe ek die plant beskou nie – ek kan nie uitmaak waar die Afrikaanse naam vandaan kom nie…
LikeLike
Ek’t ook nogal gewonder. Daar is mos nie eintlik wolwe in SA of Afrika nie?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Die Voortrekkers en hul voorsate het na die hienas as “wolwe” verwys, so dit moet n ou naam wees.
LikeLike
Moet wees. Ek wil te modern dink. Die Voortrekkers het darem baie mooi beskrywende name gegee,
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ons sal n Voortrekker nader moet trek om hierdie bos se naam aan ons te verduidelik! 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautifully captured de Wets!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Tina
LikeLike
I admire these kinds of plants that grow in the most arid terrain.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It really is astonishing that they can flourish with so little!
LikeLike