Where to see
Where to see the Botterboom in South Africa
Tylecodon paniculatus, also known as butter bush, butter tree, butterboom or rooisuikerblom (Afrikaans), is a species of succulent plant in the genus Tylecodon belonging to the family Crassulaceae.
Tylecodon paniculatus
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Botterboom
Species
Tylecodon paniculatus
Records
2,556
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Botterboom on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Where can you see the Botterboom in South Africa?
The Botterboom is most recorded in Western Cape (78% of records), Northern Cape (22% of records), based on 2,556 iNaturalist observations. 1 place to stay on Spekboom in South Africa has recorded the Botterboom on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Botterboom?
The Botterboom is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it.
What is the Botterboom?
Tylecodon paniculatus, also known as butter bush, butter tree, butterboom or rooisuikerblom (Afrikaans), is a species of succulent plant in the genus Tylecodon belonging to the family Crassulaceae.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Botterboom
Every stay on the Botterboom page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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