Marula / Maroela Tree - Sclerocarya Birrea ssp Caffra - Seeds - Indigenous Fruit Tree EXCLBOB

Marula / Maroela Tree - Sclerocarya Birrea ssp Caffra - Seeds - Indigenous Fruit Tree EXCLBOBThe edible fruits and the multiple uses associated with almost all parts of the marula, make it one of southern Africa's most valued trees. The marula is a medium sized to large deciduous tree with an erect trunk and rounded crown. It is one of the plants that played a role in feeding people in ancient times. The marula is widespread in Africa from Ethiopia in the north to KwaZulu Natal in the south. In South Africa it is more dominant in the

this 50cm annual features linear fruits

The bristles of the pappus are scabrous

especially in its powdered form

have 5 to 7 triangular lobes

then turn pinkish brown before falling in the autumn

The paper birch usually grows from 15 to 20 metres in height but can get as tall as 30m

The large-leaved rock fig is generally encountered on rocky hillsides

this showy attractive annual growing to 60cm has stunning violet blue flowers

Sprays of tiny

internodes 30 to 45 cm long

Geophytes that survive unfavourable periods by dying back to underground storage organs such as tuberous roots

(dichotomous meaning forked)