Montinia caryophyllacea, the peperbos fruiting

    Montinia caryophyllacea, the peperbos fruiting

    Montinia caryophyllacea fruit are narrowly ellipsoid to ovoid, borne erectly on stalks sometimes as long as the fruit.

    Small style remains are conspicuous on top: A fleshy, yellow ring around the base of a stalked brown disc counts as fairly outlandish headgear for a green bald head not provided much cover. Festivity is in order though, celebrating the milestone of decent-looking fruit having been produced in yet another year (Manning, 2007; Le Roux, et al, 2005).