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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