Agulhas Plain

The Agulhas Plain is a complex wetland system located in the Overberg at the southern tip of Africa.^[1][2] It begins north of Bredasdorp, and extends to the southern tip of Cape Agulhas. The western boundary is near Gansbaai.

There are many endangered plant species in the area.^[3] Many of these are not found in the state forests and private nature reserves along the coastal areas, but grow more inland.^[4][5]

Flora

A new fynbos lily species, the New Year's lily (Cyrtanthus novus-annus), was discovered in a conservation area on the Agulhas Plain^[6] and the species Hermannia concinnifolia is endemic to the plain.^[7]

Paleo-Agulhas Plain

The now submerged Paleo-Agulhas Plain in South Africa had diverse, green ecosystems and abundant wildlife for early humans.^[8]