Natural Sciences and Technology Grade 6-A - Thunderbolt Kids

Natural Sciences and Technology Grade 6-A - Thunderbolt Kids Natural Sciences and Technology Grade 6-A - Thunderbolt Kids

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A unique South African ecosystem South Africa's fynbos region is unique -it produces an incredible array of plants and specifically flowers. Our national symbol, the Protea, grows wild here - and NOWHERE else in the entire world! The King Protea, our National Flower. 1 Typical Fynbos at Cape Point Nature Reserve. South Africa is famous for its Fynbos - it does not grow naturally anywhere else in the world! Fynbos plants are especially adapted to survive the climatic conditions and frequent fires. The low bushes can survive the harsh windy conditions and the plants produce seeds that can very often only germinate once they had been scorched by fire. Chapter 5. Ecosystems and food webs 2 81

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