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Fynbos

IF YOU’RE looking at an area full of fynbos, you might wonder what all the fuss is about. In such an area, you’ll find predominantly shrubby, hard-leaved plants and heath – with no tall trees in sight. So, what is so special about this plant region and why does it attract flower enthusiasts from all over the world?

Fynbos is like a natural mosaic that delivers an exciting variety of flowers almost every month of the year. This type of vegetation is found in mountainous regions, stretching over a wide strip of about 100 to 200 kilometres from  .

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