Devil's Thorn

Name

Devil Thorn or Boot Protectors

Latin Name

Dicerocaryum senecioides

Description

Small annual herb with trailing stems. Leaves are opposite and toothed; flowers are pink-mauve in colour and trumpet-shaped.

Habitat

The plant is found in South Africa, Malawi, Botswana, Mozambique and Zimbabwe

Seed

Seeds are held in a flattish capsule with 2 erect spines.

Kruger National Park - South African Safari