Know, grow, protect and enjoy South Africa's indigenous plants

Getting to know the secretive Nama-Karoo Biome

The Nama-Karoo Biome has managed to keep many of its secrets. Because it is one of the least species-rich of all the biomes, it has been largely overlooked.

What you must know about BotSoc membership changes

Following amendments to the BotSoc/SANBI collaboration agreement, there are some important membership changes to take note of.

2022’s plant discoveries that had the botanists celebrating

When new species come to light, there real reason for celebration. In 2022, there was more than one discovery of a species

Webinar: People, plants and heritage

How does heritage underpin the work we do? How can we ensure our multigenerational bond with plants isn’t lost?

BotSoc Webinar: Pollination

We’re taking a moment to look at the connection between plants and pollinators during this plant conservation webinar.

Through thicket and thin: Protecting this incredible biome

Thicket comprises evergreen and deciduous trees, a rich succulent diversity from towering Euphorbias to creeping vygies, shrubs, vines, bulbs and grasses.

BotSoc Webinar: Plant and biome-awareness disparity

As a plant lover, you appreciate our indigenous plant life. But many people simply don’t notice plants.

Get involved in plant conservation forums in 2022

South Africa’s biodiversity space 2022: Attend one of the biome and ecosystem-focused plant conservation forums that take place annually across South Africa.

Defining the Free State’s Bloemfontein karroid shrubland

Masters student Ricus Nel is growing our knowledge about this unique and biodiverse vegetation through his Master’s research funded by the Botanical Society

SA BIODIVERSITY UPDATE: Know your enemy

If we don’t stop biological invasions of South Africa, we lose our biodiversity

10 golden rules of ecological restoration

Everything starts with Rule 1 of ecological restoration (borrowed from the medical fraternity): First, do no harm.

Almost a third of the world’s trees are threatened

One in three trees could become extinct, according to the new ‘State of the World’s Trees’ report just released by the conservation nonprofit Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).

Webinar: Saunders’ Field Guide to Gladioli of South Africa book launch

The launch of 'Saunders’ Field Guide to Gladioli of South Africa' the first of its kind to offer a complete photographic record of the 166 species that occur in the country!

How your photos could help save an ecosystem

Projects like VEGMAPhoto on iNaturalist depend on landscape photographs of vegetation shared by any citizen scientist, such as yourself.

A Journey Through South Africa’s Ecosystems

From snow-capped mountain peaks to red desert sands, South Africa’s ecosystems are some of the world’s most biodiverse environments

City Nature Challenge 2021: Unleash your inner citizen scientist

Head into the botanical gardens, nature reserves and even your own garden this weekend (30 April to 3 May 2021), to unleash your inner citizen scientist.

BotSoc Webinar: An introduction to ecological restoration

We chat to plant ecologist Dr Pat Holmes about some principles behind ecosystem restoration and how we can play an active role in restoring South Africa’s many damaged ecosystems.

A rare habitat for rare plants: The Cape’s coastal dunes

Coastal dunes can be particularly harsh environments. Throughout the year, they are exposed to blistering sun and strong, salt-laden winds that also carry highly abrasive sand grains.

Conserving South Africa’s wetlands

Wetlands are ecosystems that contain quantities of water, usually providing a home for special vegetation communities and a wide variety of wildlife that depend on them for survival. Some wetlands flood throughout the year but others flood only during the wettest seasons.

Resolve to be a Red List plant protector

If you need a botanical New Year resolution, get to know the South African Red List – a global first. What makes a favourite website?

Summer Flower Watch in Lower Sabie, Kruger National Park

The silent battle on our savannas between majestic trees and determined grasses has intrigued us for a long time – and meant that plenty of us have overlooked the non-grassy herbaceous plants

World GIS Day: Applications of GIS in Biodiversity Conservation

Highly skilled GIS professionals are in demand across a variety of sectors in South Africa including biodiversity conservation.

An introduction to the Little Karoo

Also known as the Klein Karoo, South Africa’s Little Karoo region is a semiarid intermontane basin that is located between the Langeberg, Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountains to the south and the Swartberg mountains to the north.

Bloodcobs & Vampire Cups: The Secret Life of Parasitic Plants

A parasitic plant is defined as a plant that derives all of its nutrients from another plant through various different adaptations.

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