African Wildlife & Environment Issue 76 FINAL

FAUNA, FLORA & WILDLIFE

PLATE 220 Nat ional tree Number 694 Rothmannia f ischer i Woodland rothmannia • Bosveldwi tk lokke A t ree in Coastal and Sand Forest wi th somet imes leaves 3-whor led. Hai r y pockets in the axi ls of the veins below prominent

As the consulting editor of Trevor’s unique book, I have examined each plate and suggested additional information here and there, including him writing a few brief descriptive lines to assist with the confirmation of the trees’ identity. For me, the final product is a wonderful compilation filled with love andattention todetail, and I certainlyknowthatmany tree lovers are going to thoroughly enjoy having this book on their bookshelves. PLATE 226 Nat ional Tree Number 187 Vachel l ia sieber iana var. woodi i [=Acac ia sieber iana var. woodi i ] Paperbark thorn • Papierbasdor ing Savanna t rees general ly wi th a f lat t ish canopy and heavy pods. Whi te thorns pai red and st raight

Prof Eugene Moll Department of Biodiversity and Conservation Biology University of the Western Cape emoll@telkomsa.net

PLATE 291 Nat ional tree Number 236 Pterocarpus angolensis Pterocarpus angolensis • Kiaat

A t ree in Coastal and Sand Forest wi th somet imes leaves 3-whor led. Hai r y pockets in the axi ls of the veins below prominent

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