The Marina is home to a variety of plant species which are beneficial to humans and animals. The Speldedoring (Azima tetracanta), growing in the Arthur Fennell Park, is one example. This spiny evergreen shrub has medicinal values. It can act as a pain stiller and has calming effects when eaten by the Marina’s Bushbuck. Almost like “catnip” for deer. Humans can chew the leaves to help with asthma and coughing. The roots are helpful with rheumatism, stomach ailments and heart disease. The wood, however, should not be used as “braaihout”,  as it is poisonous when burned.

Another useful plant in the Arthur Fennel Park is the Oumansoutbos from the family Chenopodiacea. Its salty leaves have a high nutritional value for wildlife and is also high in ammonia, which makes it an anti-parasite medication for the deer. It is evergreen and drought tolerant.