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Prof. Aleksei Oskolski (UJ) and Alexander Zavialov visited Grootbos to study the parasitic plant Mystropetalon thomii

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At first glance, this photo may seem unassuming, but to those who understand, it's a testament to remarkable progress. Here, we see the thriving growth of Leucadendron elimense in a servitude block at Lomond, a member of the Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy. Elimense is a rare and endangered plant species native to Elim Ferricrete Fynbos, a vegetation type facing critical endangerment.
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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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