Freesia caryophyllacea is a dwarf, perennial geophyte endemic to the #WesternCape and forms part of the #fynbos. The species occurs from #Wolseley to #Swellendam, #Hermanus and the #AgulhasPlain. The plant grows to a height of 5 to 10 cm. The plant has already lost 77% of its habitat to agricultural activities, urban development and invasive plants. The phenomenon is still ongoing.



