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Botanical Society of Namibia

celebrated 25 years: 1997 - 2022

Kalahari acacia, Omungondo, Mumangandjamba (Acacia luederitzii), one of two well-photographed trees in the saline grasslands of Etosha Pan. Found across central and north-eastern Namibia. Photo: J Fourie

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Botanical Society of Namibia

Helping to conserve our unique natural flora

The Namib’s iconic Welwitschia (Welwitschia mirabilis), endemic to the Namib and Pro-Namib, growing on gravel plains, dry washes and rocky slopes. Photo: A Jarvis

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Botanical Society of Namibia

Promoting sustainable development and use of plants and plant products for all Namibians

Indigenous natural products being sold at Opuwo open market. Many of these are used in traditional Ovahimba cosmetic products, mostly fragrances. Photo: D Cole

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Botanical Society of Namibia

Recognising and protecting Namibia's endemic and near-endemic plants

A little-known forest of Phantom trees (Sprokiesboom, Mehlsackbaum, Omutindi, //Khaos) (Moringa ovalifolia) in the Namib Naukluft National Park. Found mostly in north and central western Namibia, the species also extends into southern Angola. Photo: B Curtis

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Botanical Society of Namibia

Promoting and encouraging nature enthusiasts and citizen science

Spectacular Crinum paludosum lilies which appear sporadically after the rains. Photo: B Curtis

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Botanical Society of Namibia

Working with our universities to help aspiring botanists

Botsoc collaborates with Namibia's universities to work with young scientists.

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Botanical Society of Namibia

Appreciating all five biomes of Namibia, such as the Namib Desert

Sossusvlei, the end of an ephemeral river blocked off by dunes, with Camelthorn trees (Acacia erioloba) and the Namib endemic !Nara melon (Acanthosicyos horridus) bushes. Only during exceptional rains does water reach this pan. Both species are an important source of food and habitat for wildlife. Photo: B Curtis.

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Botanical Society of Namibia

Recognising individual iconic plants:
Namibia's Living Legends

Iconic quiver trees (Aloe dichotoma / Aloidendron dichotomum) near Keetmanshoop. Photo: J Huber.

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Botanical Society of Namibia

Working to control and eradicate invasive alien plants so our native flora can thrive

Microloma calycinum, a Namibian endemic. Photo: B Curtis.

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