Purple flowering trees are among the most breathtaking sights in nature, turning gardens, parks, and entire landscapes into living works of art. From deep violet blossoms to delicate lavender petals, ...

Some of South Africa's most recognizable and popular plants are in the hugely successful Proteaceae family. These evergreen shrubs or small trees are found on rocky hillsides and in dry scrub from ...

Eighty-one-year-old Sachiko Asano travelled 8,500 miles to Africa to see jacaranda trees in bloom, one of hundreds of Japanese inspired by a culture of flower-viewing to make the trek every year.

Interesting facts about Christmas in South Africa The holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Santa Claus was known as Sinterklaas in Dutch. The Xmas wreath is a symbol of love and eternal ...