Gentianaceae

Scientific name: Chironia linoides

Common names:

    Photo taken:

       Where: Onverwacht Farm, Mcgreggor

       On Hiking route: Boesmanskloof

        When: Nov. 2011

Remarks:

Family: Gentianaceae (Gentian family)

Flowering: October to December

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Scientific name: Chironia baccifera

Common names: Aambeibossie- Christmas berry, Bitterbossie

       Photo taken:

              Where: Table Mountain, Frontal contour

              On Hiking route: Frontal contour

             When: May 2012

Remarks: Many medicinal uses – Afrikaans common name refers to its use as a remedy

for piles.

Family: Gentianaceae

Flowering: November to February

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Scientific name: Orpheum frutescens
Common names: Sea Rose

              Photo taken:
                             Where: Hermanus
                            On Hiking route: Hermanus cliff path
                            When: Dec 2014
Remarks:
Family: Gentianaceae
Flowering: Nov. – Feb.

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