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5th June: World Environment Day
10th June: Guided walks in the Botanic Garden
8th July: Guided walks in the Botanic Garden
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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
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
Spectacular Crinum paludosum lilies which appear sporadically after the rains. Photo: B Curtis
Botsoc collaborates with Namibia's universities to work with young scientists.
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.
Iconic quiver trees (Aloe dichotoma / Aloidendron dichotomum) near Keetmanshoop. Photo: J Huber.
Microloma calycinum, a Namibian endemic. Photo: B Curtis.
