South Africa Native Pins and Buttons

Strelitzia is a genus of five species of perennial plants, native to South Africa. It belongs to the plant family Strelitziaceae. A common name of the genus is bird of paradise flower/plant, because of a resemblance of its flowers to birds-of-paradise. In South Africa, it is commonly known as a crane flower

Strelitzia is a genus of five species of perennial plants, native to South Africa. It belongs to the plant family Strelitziaceae. A common name of the genus is bird of paradise flower/plant, because of a resemblance of its flowers to birds-of-paradise. In South Africa, it is commonly known as a crane flower

Shongololo is the Zulu word for the giant African millipede that is a common sight in gardens around South Africa. They are harmless & live a herbivore diet. When touched or startled will coil up in a defensive still position for a minute or so.

Proteas are native to South Africa and Australia, they require heat, sun, and extremely well-drained soil. If you'd like a little bit of a challenge, though, protea flowers are beautiful and very unique. They are also perfect for that rocky, hard-to-use part of your garden. Protea symbolizes diversity and courage.

Proteas are native to South Africa and Australia, they require heat, sun, and extremely well-drained soil. If you'd like a little bit of a challenge, though, protea flowers are beautiful and very unique. They are also perfect for that rocky, hard-to-use part of your garden. Protea symbolizes diversity and courage.

Another part of South Africa's more recent history is marked by “apartheid”, an Afrikaans term to express the segregation caused by white domination over the black population in that country. Thus, when the South African Union was established in 1910, the Union's Constitution already provided for the prohibition of voting for non-white Africans residing outside the Cape region. South Africa started to stand out economically after the end of economic embargoes imposed by the UN to that country. Due to the immense ethnic diversity that constituted the culture of South Africa during the several centuries of its history, this country has a wide cultural and religious range.

Agapanthus with pretty blue flowers against lush green background. Native to South Africa, the agapanthus is a perennial that usually flowers in the summer months.

Bright orange and blue strelitzia flower against deep green background. The evergreen strelitzia, also known as Bird of Paradise flower or Crane flower, is indigenous to South Africa.