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Restios
Restios are an integral component of the fynbos biome. In fact some contend that as restios occur together with either ericas or proteas which in turn are confined to specific zones, restios are the most important component of fynbos. South Africa has about 69% of the world's species. Most of these are confined to the fynbos region of the Western Cape. Since the discovery that smoke treatment of seeds greatly enhances germination of restios, nurserymen and gardeners have shown a great interest in this useful and attractive water wise group of plants. Once restios have been planted and have established themselves they are trouble free plants.
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 Flowers from another Elegia species |
 Culm and sheaths of Elegia capensis |
| For all the above reasons we cultivate restios in our botanic garden. They are found in different areas as they are grown in the biomes in which they occur naturally. One should note that many restios differ in appearance in the immature and the mature forms, as well as in the male and female plants. Restios also come in markedly different sizes and some have spreading habits whereas others remain in clumps. We suggest you visit the garden, familiarise yourself with the restios and and enjoy them. Who knows you might even join the many gardeners who now proudly display their their own restios in their private gardens? |
 Path through the restio garden |
RESTIOS IN THE BOTANIC GARDEN
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