Silverstream Fynbos Reserve
Fynbos
Fynbos is the characteristic vegetation of the Cape Floral Kingdom, the smallest of the
six floristic kingdoms of the World with an astonishing 8600 species. Of these many are
endemic, occuring in a restricted area and nowhere-else in the World.
The hardy Fynbos vegetation has
adapted to the dry summer season and strong winds in special ways. By producing large,
hard, leathery leaves as in the Protea family, or fine, tiny leaves, often with rolled
edges, the Erica family. By having long stems with no leaves, the Reed family, or by means
of underground storeage organs, Lilies and Orchids.
Silverstream, ranging in altitude from 600m to 1260m. encompasses a wide range of pristine
and diverse fynbos.
Silverstream is a paradise for botanists and lovers of fynbos.
Click Here for information on the proteas of Silverstream.
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