Species Calopsis burchellii
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Etymology of Calopsis:
Gk. kalos = beautiful; -opsis = sight. The greenery of Calopsis is especially attractive when used in flower arrangements and as a backdrop to a water garden.
Etymology of burchellii:
Commemorating William John Burchell (1781-1863), a 19th-century English explorer, British naturalist, traveller, artist and author. He discovered and documented many species during his travels through Southern Africa. He landed in Cape Town in 1810 and undertook many smaller trips. From 1811-1815 he covered over 7000km. He returned to England with over 50 000 plant specimens and published two volumes entitled Travels in the Interior of Southern Africa in 1822 and 1824.
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Observations of Taxon
Calopsis burchellii
Name of observer:
Pauline Bohnen (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown