Species
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These are other species that occur in Gauteng. While not classified as being part of Egoli Granite Grassland, we suggest you consider these plants over other alternatives if you seek particular features or functions in your garden that cannot be met by the recommended plants.
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Mountain Aloe
Aloe marlothii
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African Wild Olive
Olea europaea africana
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American Royal Fern
Osmunda regalis
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Bees
45
Birds
18
Butterflies
26
Grazers/browsers
33
Drought-resistant
22
Good garden plant
8
Good potplant
38
Easy to grow
16
Hedge
49
Attractive
17
Edible
17
Fragrant
49
Medicinal
49
Useful
2
In water
31
Near water
47
Rocky habitat
93
Semi-shade
29
Shade
110
Sun
12
Climax species
26
Pioneer species
29
Soil: clay
41
Soil: loam
46
Soil: sandy
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| Family | Species |
|---|---|
| Pteridaceae | 14 |
| Commelinaceae | 1 |
| Acanthaceae | 2 |
| Rhamnaceae | 1 |
| Cyatheaceae | 1 |
| Aspleniaceae | 3 |
| Blechnaceae | 2 |
| Dryopteridaceae | 2 |
| Equisetaceae | 1 |
| Lycopodiaceae | 1 |
| Anemiaceae | 1 |
| Ophioglossaceae | 2 |
| Osmundaceae | 1 |
| Dennstaedtiaceae | 1 |
| Selaginellaceae | 2 |
| Thelypteridaceae | 1 |
| Combretaceae | 2 |
| Salicaceae | 1 |
| Moraceae | 1 |
| Phyllanthaceae | 1 |
| Stilbaceae | 2 |
| Rutaceae | 1 |
| Sapotaceae | 1 |
| Penaeaceae | 1 |
| Apocynaceae | 2 |
| Asteraceae | 7 |
| Celastraceae | 3 |
| Ebenaceae | 4 |
| Fabaceae | 8 |
| Kiggelariaceae | 1 |
| Malvaceae | 2 |
| Oleaceae | 1 |
| Scrophulariaceae | 2 |
| Thymelaeaceae | 1 |
| Asparagaceae | 1 |
| Asphodelaceae | 4 |
| Cyperaceae | 1 |
| Iridaceae | 1 |
| Poaceae | 50 |
| Apiaceae | 1 |
| Araliaceae | 1 |
| Euphorbiaceae | 2 |
| Lamiaceae | 1 |
| Rosaceae | 1 |
| Rubiaceae | 6 |
| Boraginaceae | 1 |
| Capparaceae | 1 |
| Marsileaceae | 1 |
| Cannabaceae | 1 |
| Primulaceae | 1 |