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Matotoland eco-tourism hosts annual wild flower day

Wild flowers and orchids brighten the Chrissiesmeer landscape.

Matotoland eco-tourism hosted its annual wild flower day on Saturday 31 January.
Mr Gerrit van Eede and Mr Frans Krieger shared their vast knowledge of the local flowers that grow in the Chrissiesmeer region.
Among others, 14 different species of orchids plus a new species not previously found in the area were identified during the outing.
Gerrit van Eede and a member of the public.
Gerrit van Eede and a member of the public.
Satyrium hallackii (blushing bride)
Satyrium hallackii (blushing bride)
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Frans Krige explains the properties of the Satyrium hallackii (blushing bride) to members of the public.

 

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