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Kleinmond winter pillar

There are loads of these on a narrow-leaved plant in an empty plot round the corner. Plant observation / interaction will follow soon, and then one day also the moth, we hope.

The botanical treasure trove of the Chimanimani Mts never seizes to amaze. In 2006 my wife and I first found this slender Ceropegia twining through the grass. The only clue to its identity we discovered was the presence of 2 specimens at the herbarium in Harare tucked away in an unnamed folder. When we found it again in 2014 and collected a specimen for the Kew herbarium it finally got some of the attention it deserved but it took until the release 2 years ago year of the Flora Zambesiaca volume covering the Ascleps of the region before it was officially described as Ceropegia chimanimaniensis, another addition to the long list of endemics in these mountains.

Daubenya stylosa

previously monotypic Amphisiphon stylosa; very local endemic on dolerite clays east of Nieuwoudtville; only 4 plants seen here, and not seen in adjacent Hantam NBG dolerites at all, in spite of a good look; strongly suspect that rampant porcupine activity has significantly reduced the already small and localised populations of this sp; suggest it should be uplisted to CR in the absence of any evidence (eg others obs) to the contrary ; fls going over

Kleinmond orchid

Counted 10 plants in marshy ground bordering a rainwater runoff just about the rocks adjacent to the ocean. The occurence of this species here is known to locals. Threats include aliens and trampling of those plants right next to the footpath, the stream gets clogged with rubbish in stormy weather. Endangered.

Redlisted as Endangered. All three subspecies are EN.

Only one plant was seen - although there could have been more, but definitely not an abundance. This population would be under threat due to constant direct and indirect impacts - alien invasive plants and human activities.

@magrietb, @linkie, @chris_whitehouse
Please have a look. I'm pretty sure of the ID, not sure of the subspecies

Hyacinthaceae

Found on a white quartz deposit Near Kenhardt district,Plants were very cryptic with the white flowers blending into the stones, tehre were only 3 specimens at the one locality.

Moraea helmei

Kamiesberg Granite Fynbos endemic; photos of the original collection. Locally common on east side of Rooiberg and Stalberg.

Described in 2012, and part of the M tripetala complex. to 40cm. Fls Oct - mid Nov.

Mimetes hottentoticus - jou lekker ding

Fynbos doesn't come more spectacular than this, in terms of species, diversity and location! really is one of the "crown jewels" of the realm.
Pop size then was estimated at about 100 adult plts, plus juveniles, no apparent threats. Has subsequently burned.
Very local endemic

Hesperantha flava

very poorly known species, with only 3 or 4 records, from Steinkopf to Matjiesfontein; fairly common, but very local, on thin shale rock sheets; plants to 5cm tall; fls only open half and hour before sunset and remain open all night; extremely sweetly scented; no evident threats, although a large wind farm is proposed for this property