Cephalanthus
natalensis (Strawberry bush) Life
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Order: Gentianales > Family: Rubiaceae
Grows as a shrub, climber or small tree along forest
margins or on rocky outcrops in high rainfall montane grassland (van Wyk and van
Wyk 1997). Note that this plant not produce the strawberries that are commonly
eaten around the world (Fragaria).
Links
Publications
- van Wyk, B. and van Wyk, P. 2007. Field Guide to Trees of Southern
Africa. Struik Publishers, Cape Town.
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