When we think of the dry, expansive landscapes in some parts of South Africa, the phrase 'rich and varied biodiversity' might not be the first thing that comes to mind.
However, many people might be surprised to know that the Succulent Karoo, which stretches from southern Namibia down the West Coast of South Africa and then east into the Klein Karoo, is internationally renowned for its astonishing plant diversity. This region is home to around one-third of the world's succulent plant species, many of which are endemic to the area.
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