Protea caffra
The evergreen Common Sugarbush grows up to 4m high (rarely up to 8m), growing on the slopes of rocky, grassy hills and mountains up to 2,100m above sea level and often forming extensive, dominant stands, especially on south-facing slopes. The Sugarbush bears its large flower heads in spring and summer – these are so rich in nectar that they’re the reason for this shrub’s common name. In South Africa, the Common Sugarbush is found in Kwazulu-Natal and on the Highveld and is the most widely distributed member of the genus Protea. There’s also an isolated population on the border between Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Your photos capture the many “moods” of this plant. Makes me want to visit the mountains 🙂
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And if you visit the ‘Berg this time of year there’s also the chance of snow! We’re hoping for some snow when we visit Giant’s Castle soon.
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Well judging from how cold it is here this evening, snow on the Berg feels to be highly possible!
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That gets my hopes up, Carol. It has been 38 years since I’ve played in the snow…
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I hope your wishes come true. Evidently you are braver than I am when it comes to the cold!
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Suikerbos ek wil jou hé… suikerbos…
🙂
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Einste!
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I’ve not heard of these before.
janet
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Then I am very glad we could introduce you, Janet!
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Joubert se foto is werklik treffend!
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Baie dankie, Tannie Frannie – ek sal vir hom se!
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Dit bly darem die mooiste blom….pragtige foto’s, Dries!
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Baie dankie, Dina! Ek dink Joubert se foto (die laaste een in die gallery) is die mooiste!
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Beslis…hy word ‘n kranige fotograaf!
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awesome photography
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Very kind of you, thank you
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