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Aristea Spiralis - A Blue Gem in the Fynbos

Aristea Spiralis - A Blue Gem in the Fynbos

Grootbos Foundation

Aristea Spiralis - A Blue Gem in the Fynbos

Feast your eyes on these beautiful spears of blue in the fynbos - Aristea spiralis!

This striking indigenous plant is a proud member of the iris family and adds a splash of vivid colour to the landscape during the flowering season. Found in the rich biodiversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom, it’s another reminder of why protecting our fynbos is so important.

Seen on the Grootbos Nature Reserve, where conservation and beauty go hand in hand.

Aristea Spiralis - A Blue Gem in the Fynbos

Grootbos Foundation

Grootbos Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation in Gansbaai dedicated to conserving the Cape Floral Kingdom while uplifting the communities that call it home. The foundation protects over 22,200 hectares of fynbos and biodiversity across Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and the Walker Bay...

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