Observations in the Order: Asterales

Ursinia caledonica

Ursinia caledonica fl
By: Nick Helme
Botanical Society of South AfricaProtea Atlas Project
Plants expert
Location: Mt Lebanon - gulley on w slopes
Observed on: 3rd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 5th February 2014
Likely ID: Ursinia caledonica
Identifications: 1
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Description: Common in seepage areas at altitude; to 1m tall; short pedicelled, terminal fls hidden amongst trifid leaves; lvs somewhat variable in size and shape

Thaminophyllum

Thaminophyllum old fls
By: Nick Helme
Botanical Society of South AfricaProtea Atlas Project
Plants expert
Location: Mt Lebanon - shaleband on south
Observed on: 3rd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 5th February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
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Description: Resseeder and resprouter, flowering when only 35cm tall (in 4yr old veld), but up to 1m tall in older veld; damp shalebands and seepage areas; locally common; silvery, slightly twisted and incurved lvs

Metalasia erubescens

Metalasia erubescens
By: Nick Helme
Botanical Society of South AfricaProtea Atlas Project
Plants expert
Location: Groenlandberg N slopes
Observed on: 3rd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 5th February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
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Description: low rounded reseeder to 20cm. much branched; common on rocky north slopes; invol bracts pinkish, erect; 3 flowered capitula; lvs slighty twisted and curved outwards, with small brachyblasts

Syncarpha milleflora dt

Syncarpha milleflora dt
By: outramps
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Location: Rooiberg in the Gamkaberg Nature Reserve
Observed on: 11th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 5th February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
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Description: Mostly single-stemmed, robust, closely leafy, silvery-felted shrub to 2 m. Leaves large, lanceolate, imbricate. Flower heads discoid, crowded in dense terminal corymbs, yellowish, bracts papery, obtuse, white to pink.

Macledium - McGregor WCape

Macledium - McGregor WCape
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Location: Agterkliphoogte alluvial sand fynbos, McGregor WCape
Observed on: 25th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 4th February 2014
Likely ID: Macledium spinosum
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Gymnostephium ciliare

Gymnostephium ciliare fls
By: Nick Helme
Botanical Society of South AfricaProtea Atlas Project
Plants expert
Location: Mt Lebanon; NW slopes
Observed on: 3rd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 4th February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
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Description: perennial to 20cm tall; uncommon; peaty sands in 5yr old veld; rays mauve; entire plt ciliate

Atrichantha gemmifera

Atrichantha fls
By: Nick Helme
Botanical Society of South AfricaProtea Atlas Project
Plants expert
Location: Aasvoelkop - upper se slopes
Observed on: 3rd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 4th February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: reseeder to 1.2m, fire refuges at altitude; often on ledges and rocks on south slopes; local

Metalasia

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By: Anri Marais
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersSouth African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Zandvlei Bird Sanctuary
Observed on: 30th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 4th February 2014
Likely ID: Metalasia muricata
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Picture7

Picture7
By: Keith Jenkinson
Location: Idube Lodge Access Rd, Kruger Park
Observed on: 20th February 2013
Added to iSpot: 4th February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Small shrub, in shallow sandy soils

Lobelia flaccida?

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By: Keith Jenkinson
Location: Idube Lodge Access Rd, Kruger Park
Observed on: 20th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 4th February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Small white Lobelia occuring in clusters on edges of seasonal pans. lobelia flaccida has been suggested i pleas need confirmation.

Daisy

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By: Andrew Hankey
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Plants expert
Location: MR1, Hhohho
Observed on: 31st January 2014
Added to iSpot: 4th February 2014
Likely ID: Asteraceae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

White Kirstenbosch Asteraceae

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By: Alan Horstmann
Botanical Society of South AfricaIndigenous Bulb Association of South AfricaSucculent Society of South Africa
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Location: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Observed on: 10th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Likely ID: Asteraceae
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 4

Helichrysums

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Location: Thaba-Putsoa
Observed on: 30th November 2004
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Likely ID: Helichrysum album
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Slinky Helichrysum

P1140376
By: Andrew Hankey
Africa Nature TrainingBushveld Experience Skills & TrainingLepidopterists' Society of AfricaSouth African National Biodiversity Institute
Plants expert
Location: MR1, Hhohho
Observed on: 31st January 2014
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Likely ID: Helichrysum
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Ursinia

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By: Andrew Hankey
Africa Nature TrainingBushveld Experience Skills & TrainingLepidopterists' Society of AfricaSouth African National Biodiversity Institute
Plants expert
Location: MR1, Hhohho
Observed on: 31st January 2014
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Likely ID: Ursinia
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Berkheya

P1140355
By: Andrew Hankey
Africa Nature TrainingBushveld Experience Skills & TrainingLepidopterists' Society of AfricaSouth African National Biodiversity Institute
Plants expert
Location: MR1, Hhohho
Observed on: 31st January 2014
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Likely ID: Berkheya
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

micro-mini cliff dweller

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By: Richard AdcockRichard Adcock's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock's reputation in Plants
Location: Myburgh Ravine track
Observed on: 2nd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Likely ID: Stoebe capitata
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 2
Description: Cliff dwelling diminutive mat-forming plant to 25mm. Many tiny terminal inflorescences less than 1cm - individual flower each less than 2mm. Growing in deep shade on rock face.

Helichrysum tenax var. tenax

Helichrysum tenax var. tenax
By: Graham G
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: R617, Kokstad
Observed on: 23rd January 2014
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Helichrysum splendidum

Helichrysum splendidum
By: Graham G
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Ntsikeni Nature Reserve
Observed on: 23rd January 2014
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Ursinia sp

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Location: Robertson Airport vicinity
Observed on: 21st August 2011
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Likely ID: Ursinia
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Cyphia heterophylla

Cyphia heterophylla
By: Graham G
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: R617, Kokstad
Observed on: 22nd January 2014
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Craterocapsa tarsodes

Craterocapsa tarsodes
By: Graham G
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: Ntsikeni Nature Reserve
Observed on: 22nd January 2014
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Senecio radicans

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Location: Robertson Airport vicinity
Observed on: 21st August 2011
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Likely ID: Curio radicans
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Phaenocoma prolifera

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail, Greyton
Observed on: 14th August 2011
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Roella

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By: Richard AdcockRichard Adcock's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock's reputation in PlantsRichard Adcock's reputation in Plants
Location: Myburgh Ravine track
Observed on: 2nd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Dense erect shrub with prickly recurved leaves to 50cm.

Osteospermum polygaloides

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By: Lee JonesLee Jones is knowledgeable about PlantsLee Jones's earned reputation in PlantsLee Jones's earned reputation in PlantsLee Jones's earned reputation in PlantsLee Jones's earned reputation in Plants
Location: Near Olifantsbos
Observed on: 1st February 2014
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Plants smallish to 350mm.

Othonna filicaulis

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Location: Robertson Airport vicinity
Observed on: 21st August 2011
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Othonna cylindrica

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Robertson Airport vicinity
Observed on: 21st August 2011
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Helichrysum asperum var. glabrum

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By: Lee JonesLee Jones is knowledgeable about PlantsLee Jones's earned reputation in PlantsLee Jones's earned reputation in PlantsLee Jones's earned reputation in PlantsLee Jones's earned reputation in Plants
Location: Main Rd, Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 1st February 2014
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 3

Pteronia

Pteronia
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Track due s Blesfontein - towards escarpment edge
Observed on: 16th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Purple daisy

Purple daisy
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Track due s Blesfontein - towards escarpment edge
Observed on: 16th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Trueye

Trueye
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Track due s Blesfontein - towards escarpment edge
Observed on: 16th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 3rd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Helichrysum

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By: Lee JonesLee Jones is knowledgeable about PlantsLee Jones's earned reputation in PlantsLee Jones's earned reputation in PlantsLee Jones's earned reputation in PlantsLee Jones's earned reputation in Plants
Location: Main Rd, Table Mountain National Park
Observed on: 1st February 2014
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 3
Description: Sprawling ground cover.

Othonna

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By: vynbos
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Location: Suikerbossie, Hout Bay, Cape Town
Observed on: 2nd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: No flowers or seedheads. Growing on the rocky slopes along contour path to Llandudno Ravine.

tiny shrub with white flowers and spiky leaves

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By: MickyOrreyMickyOrrey's reputation in PlantsMickyOrrey's reputation in Plants
Location: Slangkop Ravine
Observed on: 1st February 2014
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

white roella

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By: MickyOrreyMickyOrrey's reputation in PlantsMickyOrrey's reputation in Plants
Location: slangkop ravine
Observed on: 1st February 2014
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Likely ID: Roella muscosa
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Osteospermum scariosum

Ostiospermum scariosum_1108_1
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Location: Robertson Airport vicinity
Observed on: 16th August 2011
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Osteospermum moniliferum

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail, Greyton
Observed on: 14th August 2011
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Osteospermum clandestinum

Osteospermum clandestinum_1108_1
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Location: Robertson Airport vicinity
Observed on: 2nd September 2011
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Oedera squarrosa

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Location: Robertson Airport vicinity
Observed on: 21st August 2011
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Metalasia acuta

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail, Greyton
Observed on: 13th August 2011
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Lobelia linearis

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Boesmanskloof Hiking Trail, Greyton
Observed on: 13th August 2011
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Likely ID: Lobelia linearis
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Hirpicium sp

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Robertson Airport vicinity
Observed on: 21st August 2011
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Likely ID: Hirpicium
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Helichrysum teretifolium

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Robertson Airport vicinity
Observed on: 16th August 2011
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Helichrysum cymosum

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Robertson Airport vicinity
Observed on: 21st August 2011
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Gazania sp

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Robertson Airport vicinity
Observed on: 21st August 2011
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Likely ID: Gazania
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Gazania krebsiana

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Robertson Airport vicinity
Observed on: 21st August 2011
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Felicia sp2

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Robertson Airport vicinity
Observed on: 21st August 2011
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Felicia sp

Felicia sp_1108_1
By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Robertson Airport vicinity
Observed on: 21st August 2011
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Likely ID: Felicia
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Euryops tenuissimus

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By: GawieGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in PlantsGawie's reputation in Plants
Location: Robertson Airport vicinity
Observed on: 21st August 2011
Added to iSpot: 2nd February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

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