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Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
26/04/2017 - 2:53pm
Collection:
The Playa
The heart of Afrika Burn and the main area where artworks are positioned and outdoor performances take place. Literally translated from Spanish as "the beach" this is the name referenced from Burning Man where the salt flats are white like a beach.
Is private:
Public
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Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
26/04/2017 - 2:49pm
Collection:
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Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
26/04/2017 - 2:38pm
Collection:
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Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
26/04/2017 - 12:58pm
Collection:
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Locality:
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
26/04/2017 - 12:56pm
Collection:
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Locality:
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
26/04/2017 - 12:53pm
Collection:
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Locality:
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
26/04/2017 - 12:52pm
Collection:
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Locality:
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
26/04/2017 - 12:42pm
Collection:
Untitled
Locality:
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
26/04/2017 - 12:14pm
Collection:
Untitled
Locality:
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
22/04/2017 - 7:52pm
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Taxonomy term
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Aspalathus hirta
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Short etymology:
From the Latin hirtus = 'hairy' and flora = 'flower'
Description:
Shrub, 0.8--2 m. Leaves 3-foliolate, leaflets needle-like or slightly angular, pungent. Flowers scattered, bright yellow, keel shortly hairy below, calyx shortly hairy, lobes needle-like. Sept.--Dec. Mountain fynbos, 250--700 m, NW, SW, KM, LB, SE (Bokkeveld to Kouga Mts).G
Drosera
NE
20
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Short etymology:
Gk. droseros = dewy; alluding to the dewy glistening leaf-glands.
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Gladiolus
NE
1
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Short etymology:
La. gladiolus = a small sword; referring to the sword-like shape of the leaves.
G
Lachenalia
NE
20
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Short etymology:
For Werner de Lachenal (1736–1800), Swiss professor of botany and anatomy at the University of Basel from 1776, eminent for his knowledge of European plants. He obtained his PhD in 1763. He was a pupil of Haller, who was one of his main correspondents, providing him with details of flora and their location around Basel, the Jura mountains, Alsat and Bruntrutain. He was a friend of Linnaeus. He authored several monographs in Acta Helvetica. While at the university he substantially improved its botanical garden, the oldest in Switzerland, that had fallen into disrepair. He continually strived to obtain funds to reconstruct and develop the garden and to pay for its gardener. He opened the garden to the public to cover expenditures.
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Leucospermum bolusii
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Short etymology:
Named after renowned botanist, businessman, artist and philanthropist, Harry Bolus (1834-1911) after whom the Bolus Herbarium of UCT is named. Five genera are named after him and over 100 species. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Bolus
S
Oxalis copiosa
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Short etymology:
From the Latin copiosus = 'abundant'
