Spatial and temporal variation in the diversity, abundance, and energetic returns of underground storage organs on the coastal lowlands of the Cape Floristic Region, South Africa

Key Points

• Abundance and diversity of underground storage organs indicate significant ecological variation.
• The study reveals distinct patterns in energetic returns from these organs across the landscape.
• Observational analysis utilizes data from the coastal lowlands of the Cape Floristic Region.
• Findings highlight the ecological importance of understanding these variations for conservation efforts.