Bowiea Volubilis

This rare collector's succulent plant has an amazing adaptation! Climbing inflorescences that harvest photosynthetic light in the absence of aerial leaves. This has made it a valuable curiosity amongst bulb enthusiasts worldwide. But in southern Africa this species faces severe threat due to collecting for the medicinal market. Herbalists constantly rate this species as one of the top six medicinal species to have become scarce as a result of over-utilization.