by The Botanical Society of South Africa | Mar 31, 2026 | Grow
How trees push the limits of life Some trees alive today germinated before the pyramids were built. Others have survived ice ages, droughts and shifting civilisations. How do trees push the limits of life? DR OLADAYO AMED IDRIS explores the science of plant ageing,...
by The Botanical Society of South Africa | Mar 31, 2026 | Grow
From ashes to action: The Cederberg recovers A devastating fire in the Cederberg wilderness area left much of the landscape in ruin. At stake was the critically endangered Clanwilliam cedar tree. Yet from the ashes, a remarkable collaboration emerged. Volunteers from...
by The Botanical Society of South Africa | Mar 31, 2026 | Enjoy
‘Stamens not included’: Identifying an elusive geophyte without decisive characters In the eastern Cederberg, the tuberous Pelargonium centrifugum flowers briefly and remains hidden for most of the year. ELENA IOGANSON recounts the practical challenges of documenting...
by The Botanical Society of South Africa | Mar 31, 2026 | Conservation
Carolize Jansen is a BOT SOC Gauteng branch member and an avid plant enthusiast. For Carolize, the veld first revealed itself more gently, during childhood afternoons spent lying in the tall grasses of a Bronkhorstspruit smallholding, surrounded by the rhythms of...
by The Botanical Society of South Africa | Feb 27, 2026 | Members, Webinar
Our Blog: Plants and other Stories Know Grow Protect Enjoy #The National Biodiversity Assessment Speakers: Maphale Monyeki, Hlengiwe Mtshali, Dr Dewidine van der Colff Hosted by DR MARTINA TREURNICHT february, 28 2026 | LIVE ZOOM WEBINAR RECORDING. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED....
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