Plants

Interesting flora(Delicate Brush) facts

Close to 1500 plant species are found on Table Mountain
There are 500 different types of erica to be found on the mountain
Iris species number around 100
The Table Mountain National Park has the richest single floristic area on the planet
There are six recognized floral kingdoms – the Antarctic, Australasian, Boreal, Neotropic, Palaeotropic and Cape. The Cape has the highest known concentration of plant species – 1,300 per 10,000km2
The Cape Peninsula has in excess of 2,500 fynbos species
Many local plant species are being forced to the brink of extinction by invasive alien species including the wattle and pine
There are more than 350 paths up to the top of Table Mountain
Fynbos needs fire to promote healthy growth
Frequent fires burn young plants before they grow seeds, paving the way for the extinction of weaker species
Common garden plants like geraniums and freesias have their origin in fynbos
FYNBOS Plant

"Fynbos consists of four primary plant groups: Proteas (large broad-leafed shrubs), ericas (low-growing shrubs), restios (thin reed-like plants) and geophytes (bulbs."

these plants are very vulernable to fires and foot traffic. many of them are becoming distinct. it is interesting because they depend on fires to let other plants grow.

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