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Mimetes palustris
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Fernkloof Nature Reserve Where is Fernkloof? History of Fernkloof |
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Contact Information Fernkloof Hermanus South Africa Donations |
HabitatSandy well-drained soil on moister slopes |
AltitudeMedium |
Flowering timeSpringtime |
DescriptionThis is the smallest member of the genus and grows only on the Hermanus mountains or nearby. The stems tend to grow horizontally with only their ends upturned and are covered with small tightly overlapping entire leaves. The clear yellow capitula, which are longer than the subtending leaves, have three flowers each. |