About the Area About 8,500 different species of plants grow in
the Fynbos along the Cape of South Africa, creating a colorful
spot in a very dry country. Among the thousands of impressive
plant species found here are the Marsh rose (Oromthamnus
zeyheri), King protea (Protea cynaroides), Pincushion protea
(Leucospermum cordifolium), Amaryllis belladona, Gladiolus
pillansii, Erica thunbergii, Tritoniopsis burchellii, Aulax
cancellata, Mimetes splendidus, Nebelia sphaerocephala, and
Cyrtanthus flammosus. Recently discovered plants include such
species as Mimetes chrysanthus and Leucadendron eucalyptifolium.
The region supports a diverse array of frogs and other
amphibians, including several sensitive species such as the
endangered Table Mountain ghost frog (Heleophryne rosei), the
vulnerable Cape rain frog (Breviceps gibbosus), the restricted
Cape caco (Cacosternum capense), and the Cape platanna (Xenops
gilli). Endemic reptiles include the rare Geometric tortoise
(Psammobates tentorius), Southern adder (Bitis a