THE COASTAL VEGETATION


The most important trees are the Transkei Ironwood [Millettia caffra], White Ironwood [Vepris lanceolata], Vaderlandswilg [Camretum kraussii], Wild Rubber [Ficus natalensis], and Kierie wood [Rhus legati].


The important shrubs and climbers include Unvaria caffra, Dalbergia obovata, Tricalysia lancelolata and Entada spicata.


The important grasses are Themeda triandra, Heteropogon contortus, Hyparshenia filipendula and Tristachya hispida.