Observations in the Family: Primulaceae

English Name: Pimpernels

Synonyms also shown: Maesaceae, Theophrastaceae

Unknown

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By: InaIna's reputation in Plants
Location: R102, Kareedouw
Observed on: 22nd February 2014
Added to iSpot: 27th February 2014
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0

Paradyskloof 007

Paradyskloof 007
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Location: Paradyskloof
Observed on: 18th February 2014
Added to iSpot: 19th February 2014
Likely ID: Samolus valerandi
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Pimpernel?

scarlet pimpernel anagallis arvensis
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Location: River (pump)
Observed on: 16th February 2014
Added to iSpot: 16th February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

orange small flower

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By: _claire_Anderson_claire_Anderson's reputation in Plants
Location: Glenwood House Wetland
Observed on: 6th February 2014
Added to iSpot: 6th February 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Waterweed

Waterweed
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Kleinprinskasteel Wetland
Observed on: 20th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 30th January 2014
Likely ID: Samolus porosus
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Orange Pimpernel

Orange Pimpernel
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Buffelsbay to Venus Pool coastal trail
Observed on: 29th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 22nd January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

IMG_6132

IMG_6132
By: Anri Marais
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersSouth African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Rondevlei NR
Observed on: 13th January 2014
Added to iSpot: 16th January 2014
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Maesa alnifolia

Maesa alnifolia
By: Graham G
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Location: Vernon Crookes NR
Observed on: 16th March 2013
Added to iSpot: 6th January 2014
Likely ID: Maesa alnifolia
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
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Tebogo's Floral plant

Tebogo
By: goukammarangers
Cape Nature
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Location: Goukamma Nature Reserve
Observed on: 12th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th December 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 1
Description: A ground surface spreading small flora with orange flowers producing round fruits. The leafs do not have a leaf stalk.

Tree

Tree
By: qgrobler
Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency
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Location: Transkei District, EC
Observed on: 20th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 24th November 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Anagallis

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By: vynbos
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Location: KRCA, Cape Town
Observed on: 11th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th November 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 7
Comments: 2

Sutera

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Location: R323, Heidelberg
Observed on: 4th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 8th November 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: small orange flowers on groundcover with small mitdreen leaves

Anagallis arvensis subsp. arvensis

 Anagallis arvensis subsp. arvensis
By: Nicky
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Location: Swartberg Pass
Observed on: 11th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0
Description: An exotic annual from Eurasia

Tiny blue flower

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By: seekingserenityseekingserenity's reputation in Plants
Location: Silverboom Kloof Rd, Spanish Farm
Observed on: 13th October 2013
Added to iSpot: 13th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

IMG_5185

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By: cloeteh
Location: R62, Robertson
Observed on: 28th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

keurbooms estuary plant

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By: Ernita van WykErnita van Wyk's reputation in Plants
Location: N2, Greater Plettenberg Bay
Observed on: 10th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 4th October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: Keurbooms/Bitou estuary (locality) and locally abundant.

Please ID

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By: Virgil Jacobs
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Location: N2, Greater Plettenberg Bay
Observed on: 12th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 1st October 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 5
Description: Asphodelus look-alike

Blue Pimpernel

Blue Pimpernel
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Caledon Swartberg: Boskoprand
Observed on: 22nd September 2013
Added to iSpot: 26th September 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Blue Flowers 15 Sep 13 Old Airport

Blue Flowers 15 Sep 13 Old Airport
By: stevewoodhall
Custodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersLepidopterists' Society of Africa
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Location: Fibres Rd, Sapref
Observed on: 15th September 2013
Added to iSpot: 15th September 2013
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 4
Comments: 2

Feetjieprimula / Fairy primula

Feetjieprimula (Primula malacoides) (2)
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Location: 28th Ave, Rietfontein, Pretoria
Observed on: 25th June 2013
Added to iSpot: 16th August 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Anagallis arvensis from the Swartberg Pass

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Location: Cango Caves, Oudtshoorn
Observed on: 26th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 14th April 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Found this community during a stop on our trip to the Swartberg Pass. I think it's the red and blue A. arvensis sub. arvensis. The blue flowering one has the smaller leaves, as to see in the first picture left and right. Unfortunately, I didn't find an open flower.

Samolus porosus

 Samolus porosus
By: Nicky
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Location: Storms River
Observed on: 9th December 2012
Added to iSpot: 2nd April 2013
Likely ID: Samolus porosus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Blue Pimpernell in Hermanus

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By: Gabi MiebachGabi Miebach's reputation in PlantsGabi Miebach's reputation in PlantsGabi Miebach's reputation in Plants
Location: Hermanus, Kliff Path
Observed on: 13th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 21st March 2013
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Blue Pimpernell

Blue Pimpernell
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Devils Peak paddocks
Observed on: 18th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 7th February 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Sperge

Sperge
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Otter Trail: day 4 Koossebank
Observed on: 24th November 2012
Added to iSpot: 12th December 2012
Likely ID: Samolus valerandi
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Orange Pimpernel

Orange Pimpernel
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Otter Trail: day 4 Koossebank
Observed on: 24th November 2012
Added to iSpot: 12th December 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Sunspurge

Sunspurge
By: tony rebelo
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Location: Otter Trail: day 1 decent to Georges Bay
Observed on: 21st November 2012
Added to iSpot: 3rd December 2012
Likely ID: Samolus porosus
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Anagallis arvensis-5397

Anagallis arvensis-5397
By: Graham G
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Location: Glen Rosa
Observed on: 18th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 28th November 2012
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 5
Description: Invasive species in disturbed grassland.

Angallis arvensis (Scarlet pimpernel)

 Angallis arvensis (Scarlet pimpernel)
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: Rooikrans Conservation Area
Observed on: 23rd November 2012
Added to iSpot: 27th November 2012
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 5
Comments: 1
Description: An exotic annual from Eurasia. It was introduced as a contaminant of crop seeds by European settlers.

Maesa lanceolata-6095

Maesa lanceolata-6095
By: Graham G
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
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Location: 10, Valley View Rd
Observed on: 27th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 29th October 2012
Likely ID: Maesa lanceolata
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Sebaea looking plant

Sebaea looking plant
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Location: Saldanha Steel, Spreeuwalle
Observed on: 25th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 29th October 2012
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0

Blue Pimpernil

Anagallis - Suikerbossie
By: Uli
City of Cape Town Biodiversity Management Branch
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Location: Suikerbossie
Observed on: 10th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 15th October 2012
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 1

Orange Pimpernel caught on Robben Island

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By: Caroline Voget
Botanical Society of South AfricaFriends of Meadowridge Common
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Location: Robben Island - Van Riebeecks Quarry
Observed on: 13th October 2012
Added to iSpot: 13th October 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 0
Description: Small Anagallis flowering all over Robben Island. Four-angled stems. Looks like this:http://www.missouriplants.com/Redopp/Anagallis_arvensis_page.html

Blou blommetjie

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By: magrietb
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Location: Kleinmond mini beach
Observed on: 16th September 2012
Added to iSpot: 22nd September 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 2
Description: By the sea

IMG_7885 (800x678)

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By: J.Loughlin
Location: 150, Kassier Rd
Observed on: 5th January 2012
Added to iSpot: 22nd September 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 6
Description: Please can you identify this plant? It was a small bush about the size of a large alysum plant. It was growing in a wetland along Kassier Road Assagay KZN

Wildflowers106a

Wildflowers106a
By: Johan Potgieter
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersIndigenous Bulb Association of South AfricaSucculent Society of South Africa
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Location: 225C, Melkbos Close
Observed on: 7th September 2012
Added to iSpot: 8th September 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 6
Comments: 0

PRIMULACEAE Anagallis arvensis

PRIMULACEAE Anagallis arvensis
By: Jannie Groenewald
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Location: Buffeljagsrivier
Observed on: 12th September 2007
Added to iSpot: 7th May 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 5

Anagallis arvensis

Anagallis arvensis
By: Carla
South African National Biodiversity Institute
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Location: Cycle Track Wetlands
Observed on: 17th November 2011
Added to iSpot: 29th March 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

Samolus porosus

 Samolus porosus
By: Nicky
Botanical Society of South AfricaCustodians of Rare and Endangered WildflowersMountain Club of SA (South Cape)Succulent Society of South Africa
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Location: Bosluiskop Trail
Observed on: 29th January 2011
Added to iSpot: 4th March 2012
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Blue Pimpernel, Cape Point - 2008

Anagallis arvensis var caerulea CP-LeanRk 2008-08-17 (C)
By: marlandza
Botanical Society of South Africa
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Location: Table Mountain National Park, Cape of Good Hope
Observed on: 17th August 2008
Added to iSpot: 2nd October 2011
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Jury still out on the name.

Blue Pimpernel

Blue Pimpernel
By: Ruedi Siegenthaler
Botanical Society of South AfricaMountain Club of SA (Cape Town)South African National Parks Honorary RangersVolunteer Wildfire Services
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Location: Hout Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
Observed on: 1st October 2011
Added to iSpot: 1st October 2011
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 5
Comments: 4

Anagallis arvensis, Dido Valley - 2001

Anagallis arvensis red Dido Valley 2001-01 (C)
By: marlandza
Botanical Society of South Africa
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Location: Dido Valley Rd, Simon's Town
Observed on: 15th January 1970
Added to iSpot: 15th September 2011
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 6
Comments: 1
Description: Reported to be less common than the blue variety.

Scarlet Pimpernel

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By: Vergenoegd
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Location: Baden Powell Dr, Macassar
Observed on: 28th August 2011
Added to iSpot: 15th September 2011
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0
Description: Very small flower, grows close to the ground Leaves look like Sebaea sp.

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