Edible plant species
The following species are edible.
Scientific name | Common name | Features | Vegetation type(s) |
---|---|---|---|
Imperata cylindrica | Sword grass |
Attracts butterflies Easy to grow Edible Fast-growing It can be used as a construction material It provides medicinal value Suitable for sandy soil Suitable for wet sites |
Cape Flats Dune Strandveld |
Osteospermum moniliferum | Tickberry |
Attracts butterflies Can be used as a hedge Drought-resistant Easy to grow Edible Good for coastal areas It provides medicinal value Pioneer species This will attract honey bees Will attract monkey beetles |
Cape Flats Dune Strandveld Cape Flats Sand Fynbos Elgin Shale Fynbos |
Sword grass
Imperata cylindrica
Tickberry
Osteospermum moniliferum