The Many Functions of Deadwood
PROTECT, MANAGE, RESTORE – these three words are a WWF mantra for appropriate care for the environment. In the coming weeks…
Three Flowering Trees
In this article we will look at three trees that are characterized by striking displays of flowers: the pod mahogany, the…
Aloe excelsa
Scientific name: Aloe excelsa English name: Zimbabwe aloe Shona names: Chigiakia, Chikohwa, Chiyangami, Gava, Rukwati, Godzongo Ndebele names: Imangani, Inhlaba Succulent…
Fungus & Mushrooms: An Introduction to Zimbabwean Species
Cathy Sharp is our leading guide on the very rich population of mushrooms in Zimbabwe. Here I borrow from her A…
Combretum
The bushwillows or combretums make up the type genus of the family Combretaceae. The genus comprises about 370 species of trees and shrubs, roughly 300 of which are native to tropical and southern Africa. The…
Terminalia sericea
Scientific name: Terminalia sericea English name: Silver cluster-leaf, Silver Terminalia Shona name: Mangwe, Mukonono, Mususu, Mutabvu Ndebele name: Umangwe There are…
Why are new msasa leaves red?
Throughout the year if you are in the bush and look around you will see pink growing shoots on sapling Msasas.…
At Home in Zimbabwe – 2: What are trees?
All over the world trees have been venerated, and they play an important role in many of the world’s religions. Trees…
At Home in Zimbabwe – 1: How do I learn about plants?
I have a big garden in Greendale containing many plants. The garden had some fine, mature msasas when we bought the…
Msasa & Munondo
Msasas and Munondos dominate my Greendale garden. Before we look at the two species themselves let us get a picture…
