My first (poor) attempt at a floral mandala – see how an expert does these beautiful pieces of art at http://www.danmala.com. I used Kiggelaria fruit pods, Salvia and Felicia flowers Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2013
Meeting a Plant Ally
Salvia africana-lutea – luscious lipped African Brown Sage
Salvia africana-lutea Lamiaceae Family Common Names Bruinsalie, Geelblomsalie, Sandsalie (Afr.); Brown Sage; Beach, Dune or Golden Salvia (Eng.) Name Meanings Salvia is from the Latin salvere which means to heal or to save. Africana means from Africa and lutea is yellow. This gives Yellow African Sage Classification & Taxonomic Relationships A Southern African member of … Continue reading
The Language of Plants
“Biophilia and biognosis are natural capacities of all human beings. It is not necessary to formally study, to have advanced degrees, to be in established institutions in order to develop, hone, use or refine biophilia or deepen it into biognosis … Sophisticated information about Earth and the interrelationship of its ecosystems and biota is available … Continue reading
What is Fynbos?
Fynbos is an incredibly diverse and extremely threatened vegetation type found in the Cape Floristic Region the smallest of the ‘Floral Kingdoms’. I am posting Sean Privett’s explanation of what fynbos is from the excellent site http://www.fynboshub.co.za – have a look at it to find out more about Fynbos… What is fynbos? Posted on August 1, 2011 by SeanP … Continue reading
Sour Fig Infused Gin – a new Cape classic?
The fruits of our indigenous succulent Sour Fig – Carpobrotus edulis – infused in gin. I got fed up with not having Sloe Gin, so am trying out some local plants. So far the result is pretty palatable with the dried fruits having imparted a beautiful golden reddish-brown colour to the gin. I think … Continue reading
The Fynbos Physician 