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The Fynbos, botanical hotspot: The Cape Floral Kingdom has the richest density of different plant species on earth.

Fynbos

 

 

 



Fynbos

Some Facts about Fynbos

  • Has around 7,000 plant species
  • Covers 80% of the Kingdom
  • Stretches for 46,000 sq.km. either side of the Cape

It was formed a million years ago from the ashes of drought stressed forests. The Fynbos is threatened by urban spread and development, uncontrolled fire, agriculture conversion and invasive alien tree species.
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