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Penicillium potchefstroomense

The species was recently described, isolated from soil samples collected in Potchefstroom and Cape Town, South Africa.

Fungi

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Penicillium silvertonense

The species was recently described, isolated from onion collected in Silverton, South Africa.

Fungi

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Penicillium lydenburgense

The species was recently described from soil collected in South Africa.

Fungi

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Penicillium roodeplaatense

The species was recently described, isolated from soil and air samples collected in South Africa

Fungi

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Talaromyces macrodendroideus

The species was recently described, isolated from South Africa.

Fungi

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Serruria florida

The blushing bride is one of the most delicate members of the Proteaceae family. Serruria has grown into an important member of the indigenous floriculture industry of South Africa.

Blushing bride

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Serruria rosea

The Rose spiderhead is one of the most delicate members of the Proteaceae family. It is classified as Near Threatened, so does not currently qualify for any of the threat categories.

Rose spiderhead

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Labeo rosae

The Rednose labeo is a freshwater fish endemic to Southern Africa. Preliminary unpublished short DNA sequence data suggest additional taxonomic diversity within this taxon, but comprehensive genomic data are necessary to resolve its phylogenetic relationships and refine its taxonomic diversity.

Rednose labeo

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Labeo molybdinus

The Leaden Labeo is a freshwater fish endemic to Southern Africa. To fully understand its phylogenetic relationships and the evolutionary history and diversification of the Labeo genus in Africa, comprehensive genomic data are crucial.

Leaden labeo

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Carissa bispinosa

Karoo num-nums are evergreen and provide food and shelter for a wide range of wildlife. They are wind resistant and moderately drought-tolerant, but susceptible to frost.

Karoo num-num

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Carpanthea pomeridiana

A very useful edible plant formerly eaten by the Koi people, and by the colonists on the Cape Peninsula and Cape Flats. The young fleshy capsules are eaten as a lettuce or prepared in a stew.

Vetkousie

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Strelitzia juncea

The rush-leaved strelitzia or narrow-leaved bird of paradise is a striking, drought-resistant plant indigenous to South Africa.

Rush-leaved strelitzia

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