Mushroom Season at Grootbos
Do you know your mushrooms?
From the heart of the fynbos: Protea aspera, also known as the rough-leafed sugarbush. This unique, ground-growing protea has a strong scent and is pollinated by mice, one of nature’s fascinating partnerships.
Nearby, a Southern Rock Agama was spotted, a species that gives birth to live young. This one appears to be a pregnant female, with possible movement seen in her belly.
Every day at Grootbos brings a new glimpse into the wonders of nature!
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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