Flowers:
The El-Nino Flower (Hibiscus cannabinus) :
- During the last El-nino rains, this plant grew in abundance throughout Serengeti, giving it its name - Most of the species in the genus have poisonous hairs that break off in your skin and cause irritation - It grows most years along rivers or in wet-season boggy areas throughout East Africa |
The Mexican Poppy :
- An invasive species in Serengeti - Makes some areas near Karatu unfarmable, competing with both crops and native plants - The Mexican Poppy may pose a very serious threat to the survival of the Serengeti Ecosystem |