The western cape region of South Africa has more than 8500 species of fynbos, some species are found only there. Savanna is primarily grasslands with scattered trees and shrubs. The most common plants found here are the coconut palm, Acacia and Mopane trees. Mopane trees are very tolerant of poor soil conditions and therefore have a wide distribution throughout southern Africa. Miombo woodlands are also common and consist of large wooded areas and open spaces dotted with clumps of trees and shrubs.
Montane grasslands occur on mountain slopes where it is cool and there is lots of precipitation.
Africa is also home to the bizarre Baobab tree. The Baobab tree is shrouded in myth and folklore. The branches of the tree look similar to a plant's root system. One traditional story claims that the Baobab used to wander around the land. One day God became angry with the tree running around so he pulled it out of the ground and reburied it with the roots in the air.