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
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
Indigenous natural products being sold at Opuwo open market. Many of these are used in traditional Ovahimba cosmetic products, mostly fragrances. Photo: D Cole
Botanical Society of Namibia
Promoting sustainable development and use of plants and plant products for all Namibians
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
Botanical Society of Namibia
Recognising and protecting Namibia's endemic and near-endemic plants
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. The !Nara melons are also eaten by people. Photo: B Curtis.
Botanical Society of Namibia
Appreciating all five biomes of Namibia, such as the Namib Desert