Birding South Africa, National Parks, Trees

Honeythorn Tree

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Lycium oxycarpum : Honeythorn tree/ Kriedoring / Wolwedoring

During our visit to Mountain Zebra National Park in March this year, we stopped at the main picnic area on the way to one of our drives and were drawn to have a closer look at the striking tree in the middle of the area.

Closer inspection showed just how unique this tree is and the Parks Board had wisely thought to provide a name plate for this impressive example

The tree dominates the middle of the picnic area
The bark has a unique rough texture
Close-up of the bark and the name plate (being gradually engulfed by the looks of it)
The fruit of the Honey-thorn are vivid in colour
The flowers are small and delicately beautiful

All in all a striking example of this tree species, I’m sure you will agree

4 thoughts on “Honeythorn Tree”

  2. Sadly, the picnic areas in the park are closed to the public thanks to the current Level 4 restrictions. These photographs are marvellous for I have never seen this tree either in flower or fruiting 🙂 🙂

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    1. We had the area to ourselves that day – it would probably attract more visitors if it was at a halfway point along one of the drives. It is too close to the main camp

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