Why Baleia wines?

Baleia’s vineyards and olive groves are located on exclusive terroir a stone’s throw from St Sebastian Bay, known as the whale nursery of South Africa. Inspired by the Mediterranean climate and their love of food and superbly crafted wine, the Joubert family has been producing the Baleia range of premium wines and olive oils since 2009.

Where can I find Babiana pygmaea in South Africa?

Babiana pygmaea has a highly restricted distribution and is only known from a few sites in the Darling and Malmesbury Districts in the southwestern part of the Western Cape.

What is the history of pygmaea?

The specific name pygmaea, which means dwarf, or very small, is misleading and has a rather complicated history, briefly summarised as follows: the Dutch botanist Burman first described the plant in 1768, mistakenly under the genus Ixia, as Ixia pigmaea.

What does pygmea stand for?

pygmea (pig – MAY – uh) Derived from either the Latin ‘pygmaeus’ or the Greek ‘pygmaios’ meaning dwarf. Most of the genus Asimina are trees, whereas the species pygmea is a shrub. Biological and Genetic Relationships Link to the University of Arizona’s Tree of Life. Species Distribution in North America