African Grassland Plants

1234567891011
Across
  1. 3. — An ornamental savannah plant with feathery purple plumes that sway dramatically in the wind
  2. 5. — This tall South African plant sends up dramatic orange and yellow spires above the grassland
  3. 9. — This nectar-rich flowering shrub sustains sunbirds and is a close relative of South Africa's national flower
  4. 11. — This tall orange-flowered plant is loved by sunbirds and butterflies and used in traditional medicine
Down
  1. 1. — A tall coarse savannah plant used traditionally for thatching and basket weaving across KwaZulu-Natal
  2. 2. — South Africa's national flower, its large dramatic blooms appear on the country's coat of arms
  3. 4. — This spiky succulent's gel soothes burns and is used in skincare products worldwide
  4. 6. — This African succulent resembles a cactus but produces a highly toxic milky white sap
  5. 7. — A tough drought-resistant savannah plant that feeds vast herds of grazing animals and recovers quickly after fire
  6. 8. — Named after one of Africa's most graceful antelopes, this pink bloom appears in the dry season
  7. 10. — This striking orange and blue flower resembles the head of a tropical bird in flight
  8. 11. — These cheerful pink and white daisy-like flowers blanket South African roadsides and fields every autumn