Summer to Winter flowering progression of Psammophytes: Sandstone Fynbos

1st:
Empodium plicatum
HYPOXIDACEAE
Root type unknown, possibly a corm as with most plants in Family Hypoxidaceae
Grows in sandy soils, in flatlands where vegetation is fairly sparse
First flower - April 16 2020

2nd:
Oxalis polyphylla
OXALIDACEAE
Shorter roots than other Oxalis, lacks long taproot with secondary thickening. Contains adventitious/ lateral roots
Grows in sandy soil, often near base of rocks
Oxalis commutata
OXALIDACEAE
Long taproot with secondary cortex thickening
Grows only in highly sandy deposits at base of rocks and next to paths
First flower - April 22 2020
Oxalis punctata
OXALIDACEAE
Root type unknown, possibly adventitious like O. polyphylla
Grows on boulders, in shallow sand/ silt hollows

3rd:
Albuca fragrans
ASPARAGACEAE
Root type unknown, possibly a taproot
Grows on shallow rocky flats, at higher altitudes
First flower - April 22 2020

4th:
Lachenalia punctata
ASPARAGACEAE
Root type unknown, possibly a taproot
Grows in highly sandy deposits at base of rocks and next to paths
First flower - April 23 2020

5th:
Euphorbia tuberosa
EUPHORBIACEAE
Root type unknown but likely tuberous as per species name
Grows in varying altitudes, in sandy to silty sand soils in undulating terrain with sparse vegetation, usually present near rocky areas
First flower - May 3 2020

6th:
ASTERACEAE
Senecio, Cullumia

ANALYSIS//

Publicado el junio 14, 2020 07:49 TARDE por anthonywalton