| BOTANICAL NAME | COMMON NAME | RED DATA STATUS | GPS Coordinate |
| Alxoon africanum | Kraalbos | ||
| Hermannia | Dolsroses | ||
| Searsia undulata | Koeniebos, taaibos, garra bos | iNaturalist verified | |
| Olea europea ssp. africana | Olienhout | iNaturalist verified | |
| Euclea Undulata | gewone ghwarrie | iNaturalist verified | |
| Pennisetum setaceum | Pronkgras | invasive 1b | |
| Lycium ferocissimum | Slangbessie | invasive 1b | |
| Dicerothamnus rhinocerotis | Renosterbos | ||
| Rumex crispus | Krultongblaar | Exotic, naturalised | |
| Trachyandra muricatandra | Veldkool | iNaturalist verified | |
| Aspalathus hispida | Witertjiebos | ||
| Eriocephalus africanus | Kapokbossie | ||
| Lachenalia sward | Viooltjie | ||
| Diospyros Glabra | Bloubessie met vrugte 5 Mei 26 | ||
| Pelargonium xerophyton | |||
| Hermannia | Poprosie | ||
| Prosopsis glandulosa | Suidwesdroing | Invader | |
Veldkool or a Babiana? I share my ‘finds’ on the iNaturalist app, where experts do identification. I learned that observation takes time – that nature has seasons that can help with identification. In the meantime, if it turns out to be Trachyandra muricata (Veldkool), there is a beautiful irony. “Veldkool” is a traditional Cape food source. It represents a history where humans and Renosterveld were once “connected” through sustenance. This project isn’t just protecting a plant; it’s reconnecting a community to a forgotten heritage of the soil. It is clear to me that I will have to wait for Spring to see these geophytes (bulbs) in bloom.
Just reading about the medicinal uses of the above Koenie bos, made me very excited. https://ajfand.net/Volume25/No3/Maroyi25370.pdf
I also read that it is a member of the Anacardiaceae family, commonly known as the wild currant, sumac, or cashew family. Searsia undulata is often confused with other Searsia species (such as S. burchellii), but it is distinguishable by its wavy leaf margins (undulata) and waxy, bluish sheen on the leaves.