Category Archives: Events and conferences

This category is all about the Fynbos Community around the world. News, Conferences, Event and more.

Bolus Herbarium and Library celebrates 100 years

Posted on August 18, 2011 by SeanP

Bolus Invitation This year the Bolus Herbarium and its associated Library celebrate 100 years at the University of Cape Town.  Established in 1865 and bequeathed to UCT in 1911, it is the oldest functioning herbarium in the country. To mark … Continue reading →






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What is renosterveld?

Posted on August 8, 2011 by SeanP

Renosterveld derives its name from the renosterbos, a member of the daisy family which is the most characteristic species found in this vegetation type.  Renoster is afrikaans for rhinoceris and the name renosterbos was probably originally associated with the plant … Continue reading →






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