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The Origins and Development of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
The Origins and Development of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Huntley, B. J. Kirstenbosch: The Most Beautiful Garden in Africa. Random House Struik, Cape Town, 2012.
Van Wilgen, B. W. "Kirstenbosch: A unique blend of beauty and science." South African Journal of Science, vol. 109, no. 5-6, 2013.
Discover Walks Blog. "Top 10 Remarkable Facts about Kirstenbosch Gardens, Cape Town." Discover Walks.
South African History Online (SAHO). "Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden."
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https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Henry_Harold_Welch_Pearson00.jpg. English: Henry Harold Welch Pearson (1870-1916), South African botanist, founder of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in 1913. Source:South African College magazine
Kirstenbosch Herbarium
Kirstenbosch Herbarium
Huntley, B. J. Kirstenbosch: The Most Beautiful Garden in Africa. Random House Struik, Cape Town, 2012.
Van Wilgen, B. W. "Kirstenbosch: A unique blend of beauty and science." South African Journal of Science, vol. 109, no. 5-6, 2013.
South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). "Compton Herbarium."
Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI). "Compton Herbarium."
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R.H. Compton. From Botanical Exploration of southern Africa, 2nd Edition. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Robert_Harold_Compton00.jpg. https://www.librarything.com/pic/229648
Modified. Kat Kirk. Herbarium Kirstenbosch. https://www.flickr.com/photos/katk/169227019
Mission Conservation
Mission Conservation
Bean, W. J. Kirstenbosch: The Most Beautiful Garden in Africa. London: John Murray, 1951.
Gibbs Russell, G. E., & Smook, L. Precious Heritage: Conservation of the Flora of South Africa. Cape Town: National Botanical Institute, 1989.
Huntley, B. J. Botanical Gardens and Conservation in the 21st Century: A South African Perspective. Pretoria: National Research Foundation, 1999.
Rycroft, H. B. Kirstenbosch: The Story of the National Botanical Garden. Cape Town: National Botanical Institute, 1972.
Vogel, J. C. The Botanical Garden: Past, Present, and Future. Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1990.
Critically Endangered (Image)
Critically Endangered (Image)
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Modified. C. Paterson-Jones. http://redlist.sanbi.org/species.php?species=793-7
Seed Bank & Propagation Programs
Seed Bank & Propagation Programs
Goldblatt, P., & Manning, J. C. (2012). Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region: The Core Cape Flora. South African National Biodiversity Institute.
Raimondo, D., Von Staden, L., Foden, W., Victor, J. E., Helme, N. A., Turner, R. C., Kamundi, D. A., & Manyama, P. A. (2009). Red List of South African Plants. Strelitzia 25. South African National Biodiversity Institute.
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Van Jaarsveld, E. (2008). Conservation of Succulents at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Veld & Flora, 94(2), 58-60.
Endangered Species Programs
Endangered Species Programs
Goldblatt, Peter, and John C. Manning. Cape Plants: A Conspectus of the Cape Flora of South Africa. Strelitzia, National Botanical Institute, 2000.
Rebelo, Anthony G., ed. Sasol Proteas: A Field Guide to the Proteas of Southern Africa. Fernwood Press, 2001.
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Van Wilgen, Brian W., et al. Biological Invasions in South Africa. Springer, 2020.
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Modified. Widdringtonia nodiflora (L.) E. Powrie (Mountain cypress, or Cape cedar), Robert Jacob Gordon, 1777 - 1786. https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/RP-T-1914-18-19
The Boomslang Canopy Walkway
The Boomslang Canopy Walkway
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. "The Boomslang Canopy Walkway: A Unique Perspective on Nature." Kirstenbosch Official Website, 2014.
Thomas, Mark, and Henry Fagan. "Design and Construction of the Boomslang Walkway." Architecture South Africa, Vol. 70, 2014.
Van Jaarsveld, Ernst. "Kirstenbosch's Boomslang: A Walk Through the Treetops." Veld & Flora, Vol. 93, No. 3, September 2014.
Riley, Leigh. "Blending Art, Science, and Nature: The Boomslang Canopy Walkway." Landscape Architecture Journal, Vol. 25, 2015.
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Photo By: Hanli Bester.
The Boomslang
The Boomslang
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Oldest National Monument
Oldest National Monument
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Wild Almond Member Of The Protea Family
Wild Almond Member Of The Protea Family
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Khoikhoi Indigenous Hottentots
Khoikhoi Indigenous Hottentots
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Common Fynbos Plants
Common Fynbos Plants
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Protea Facts
Protea Facts
Cron, G. V. (1983). The Proteas: A Study of the Genus Protea. Cape Town: A. A. Balkema.
Glen, H. F., & Hardy, D. S. (2000). Proteas of South Africa. Pretoria: National Botanical Institute.
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Fynbos Ecosystem
Fynbos Ecosystem
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THE PROTEA ATLAS PROJECT
THE PROTEA ATLAS PROJECT
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The King Protea
The King Protea
Goldblatt, P., & Manning, J.C. (2000). Cape Plants: A conspectus of the Cape Flora of South Africa. Strelitzia 9. National Botanical Institute, Cape Town.
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Rebelo, T. (2001). Sasol Proteas: A field guide to the proteas of southern Africa (2nd ed.). Fernwood Press, Vlaeberg, Cape Town.
Wikipedia - Protea cynaroides: A detailed overview of the King Protea, including its taxonomy, description, and ecological significance. H en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protea_cynaroides
PlantZAfrica - SANBI: Offers extensive information on the King Protea, including its habitat, distribution, and conservation status. pza.sanbi.org/protea-cynaroides
Life Tree Nursery: Provides practical information about the cultivation and care of King Protea plants. www.lifetreenursery.co.za/products/giant-protea-king-protea-cynaroides
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The Table Mountain Beauty
The Table Mountain Beauty
Mecenero, S., Ball, J.B., Edge, D.A., Hamer, M.L., Henning, G.A., Krüger, M., Pringle, E.L., Terblanche, R.F., & Williams, M.C. (2013). Conservation assessment of butterflies of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland: Red List and atlas. Saftronics (Pty) Ltd: Johannesburg & Animal Demography Unit, Cape Town.
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Cecil Rhodes - Imperialist Businessman & Politician
Cecil Rhodes - Imperialist Businessman & Politician
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Beginning of European Colonization
Beginning of European Colonization
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