FLOWER REPORT NAMAQUA NATIONAL PARK 03 SEPTEMBER 2009
Hi all, Rainfall for Skilpad as follows: April 2009: 35.6mm May 2009: 39.1mm June 2009: 123.4mm July 2009: 20.3mm August 2009: 41.9mm Skilpad and surrounds did not get any rain over the past week. Skilpad is still looking very good, and should continue to do so for at least the next week. The flower composition has changed markedly over the past week as the season progress. Prominent flowers to be seen at Skilpad: Orange daisy carpets (Ursinia cakilefolia) are slowly being replaced by another daisy, (Ursinia calenduliflora). Romulia species are prominent, as is Varkiesknol (Conicosia elongata); Gazanias (Gazania sp.) and T’neitjie (Pelargonium incrassatum). Tulips (Moraea sp) are more common in the wetter seepages. You will also start finding some Spinnekopblomme (Ferraria sp.) Now is the time for persons more interested in variety. The Caracal Eco route (4×4 only) will take the flower enthusiast past an amazing variety of flowers, from Skilpad down to the Coast and Groen river. There are some large patches of beetle daisies (Gorteria sp) and various Arctotis species. Please note that this trail is 153km and takes all day. A map is required from the Skilpad office. The coastal areas have beautiful vygies. A 4×4 is required to visit these areas. The gravel road to Skilpad (Namaqua National Park) has been damaged by the last rains, but is drivable by normal sedan vehicles, provided you drive slowly. Regards BERNARD VAN LENTE PARK MANAGER: NAMAQUA NATIONAL PARK SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS PO BOX 117 KAMIESKROON 8241 TEL: +27 (0)27 672 1948 FAX: +27 (0)27 672 1015 CELL: +27 (0)83 640 4915 VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.sanparks.org
