Purple Gorse

Habitat:

A widespread species, commonly found on sandy flats and rocky slopes from Namaqualand, through the Western Cape and along the Eastern Cape coast. Found in the following biomes: Fynbos, Succulent Karoo and Savanna.

Notes:

Fruits are edible and are eaten by tortoises (hence the common name) and birds, both of which help to disperse the seed.