Lycium oxycarpum fully decorated

This Lycium oxycarpum bush was laden with orange fruit in the Barrydale Karoo during October. The intensity of a celebration should be measured against the level of drabness or brightness prevailing before it started.

On a hot day far in the veld, small leaves and a profusion of colourful fruit can conjure images of Christmas trees. It turned out not to be sunstroke.