Gladiolus rehmannii in sandy grassland after fire

Brand new vegetation is produced in summer rainfall grasslands after winter fires. Resprouting or reseeding happens when the rains return and the cold departs. Every species does its spring awakening or dance a little differently. Also the rest of its seasonal and life cycle.

When the grass-fire arrives in winter, the above-ground parts of Gladiolus rehmannii are already spent, ready to burn, while the seeds are safely dispersed. This annually replaced plant component is swept away by the flames with the dry grass. The underground corm is protected in the soil, waiting for the rising seasonal temperature to herald the moment for new growth as seen in the picture.