More Fungus
When I started photographing the different fungi that grew in my environment this Spring, I had no conception just how many my nephew and me were going to find. In … Continue reading
Vigna, Wild Sweetpea
I scoured wearily back and forth through my plant books hoping to identify the Vigna I had photographed growing among the tangle at Msinsi Nature Reserve. The examples I … Continue reading
Indigofera velutina
Indigofera velutina – a tiny herb that often grows entangled in the mown grass of sidewalks, parks and sports-fields of the Berea. Its diminutive size is responsible for this plant … Continue reading
Desmodium incanum – and a Back-handed Compliment
Desmodium incanum This pretty herb grows amongst the grass on the sportsfields of the University of KwaZulu Natal and along the roadways of Manor Gardens. Brave little plant, for no … Continue reading
Green Hens and Chickens
Green Hens and Chickens – Chlorophytum comosum This plant is grown all around the world and will be familiar to millions. You will find it growing in gardens and especially … Continue reading
Wasp Galls
I photographed this remarkable knobbly leaf of a Coral Tree (Erythrina) in the Msinsi Nature Reserve. These are most likely wasp galls. I have noted that many butterfly caterpillar use … Continue reading
Invaders – Msinsi Nature Reserve
Common Black-jack (Bidens pilosa) Common Dendelion seed-head I did this pen and ink illustration of the Indian Laurel (Litzea) to help residents of Manor Gardens identify this … Continue reading
Question Mark – ?
Unknown flowering plant photographed in the Msinsi Nature Reserve awaiting identification.
Indigofera sanguina
Indigofera sanguina – I photographed this small herb at the Msinsi Nature Reserve.
My Garden and Environment - Berea, Durban 