Brown Bonnets – Eriosema salignum
I found and photographed this Eriosema growing happily in the grasslands at Msinsi Nature Reserve this early spring not long after the burning. Evidently they can hybridise with Eriosema Cordatum. … Continue reading
Anyone’s Guess
I found this ground-hugging herb with small white flowers growing at Msinsi Nature Reserve. Small can indeed be beautiful. When I downloaded the pics I tried to identify the plant … Continue reading
Eulophia speciosa
If someone had asked me to put words to how I have felt this week I would have been hard pressed – such has been the tumult of my emotional … Continue reading
Caterpillar Bean
Caterpillar Bean, Zornia Capensis This flowers might be tiny and unassuming, but it is exceedingly pretty when viewed up close. It’s petals are a true yolk-yellow with red thread-like markings … Continue reading
Broom Asparagus (Asparagus virgatus)
When I was transcribing a short history of Manor Gardens written by Phyllis Reim who was one of the first residents of the suburb, I took note of her record … Continue reading
Yet another of my favourite sedges – this one found growing along the shady path that weaves its way through the shade of the Msinsi Nature Reserve forest. The inflorescence … Continue reading
Albizia Adianthifolia – The Flat-Crown
Albizia Adianthifolia – The Flat-Crown There are quite a few of these lovely garden and street trees gracing the suburb of Manor Gardens. Their beautiful flat crowns, reminiscent of umbrellas, … Continue reading
Grand Old Lady – the Pigeon Wood – Trema orientalis
On Friday afternoon, strong winds brought down the old Pigeon Wood tree that had stood so proudly for so many years on the crest of the hill. From its pre-eminent … Continue reading
Endemic Tree, Flower and Plant Species of Manor Gardens and Surrounds
Endemic Tree Species of Manor Gardens and Surrounds There is an early map of Port Natal and the surrounds made by a naval cartographer before Durban was settled. On this … Continue reading
Most Pernicious of Weeds – Indian Laurel, Litsea (Litsea Glutinosa)
Indian Laurel, Litsea (Litsea Glutinosa) The Indian laurel has its origins is Tropical Asia. This handsome, fast growing, evergreen tree is considered by many to be one of the worst … Continue reading
My Garden and Environment - Berea, Durban 