Meet the Rooistompie

18 September 2023

Posted by:

Fynbos Enterprises

Posted in:

Meet the Rooistompie

Meet the Rooistompie pizza, named after the beautiful Mimetes cucullatus flower.

The Pizza

• Bostaurus chillianus

• Common Name: Rooistompie (Afrikaans)

• Family: Fynbosenteprisios

• Period Available: All Year

• Type: Jalapeño, Beefy Delight aka The Mexican (dashing movie star excluded)

• Size: Approximately 30cm

• Features: Mince, Peppers, Garlic, Chill, Wood-Fired on our Signature Thin Base (gluten-free base available)

The Flower

• Mimetes Cucullatus Flower

• Common Name: Red Pagoda, Common Mimetes (English), Rooistompie (Afrikaans)

• Family: Proteaceae

• Flowering Period: July to November

• Type: Evergreen Shrub

• Height: 0.5 - 2m

• Featured: Unusual flowerheads distinguish this genus from other protea families. Overlapping leaves change upward from green to scarlet to form a colourful inflorescence.

Come try our Rooistompie pizza at Fynbos Enterprises!

Written by:

Fynbos Enterprises is a surprise just waiting to be discovered in the heart of Pringle Bay. This petit shop is a buzzing hive of handcrafted and unique items where you will be spoiled for choice. Stock up on products such as candles and toiletries made using beeswax and raw honey, gourmet and decade...

View Profile