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25 years
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

Botanical Society of Namibia

celebrates 25 years: 1997 - 2022

Learn about 25 years of BotSoc's history
Welwitschia mirabilis
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

Botanical Society of Namibia

Helping to conserve our unique natural flora

Read about Namibia's plants
Plant products
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

Read about the uses of Namibia's plants
Moringa forest
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

Read about Namibia's plants
Spectacular Crinum paludosum lilies which appear sporadically after the rains. Photo: B Curtis
Citizen science

Botanical Society of Namibia

Promoting and encouraging nature enthusiasts and citizen science

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

Botanical Society of Namibia

Working with our universities to help aspiring botanists

Read about Namibia's vegetation and biomes
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.
Namib Desert biome

Botanical Society of Namibia

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

Learn about Namibia's biomes
Iconic quiver trees (Aloe dichotoma / Aloidendron dichotomum) near Keetmanshoop. Photo: J Huber.
Aloe dichotoma

Botanical Society of Namibia

Recognising individual iconic plants: Namibia's Living Legends

Read about our Living Legends
Microloma calycinum, a Namibian endemic. Photo: B Curtis.
Ximenia caffra

Botanical Society of Namibia

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

Learn about alien plants in Namibia

Our next 5 events

5th June: World Environment Day
10th June: Guided walks in the Botanic Garden
17th June: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
17th June: Illustrated presentation on “Ipomoea” by Coleen Mannheimer
8th July: Guided walks in the Botanic Garden

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