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Colophospermum mopane

Leaves and pods
Common names: mopane, turpentine tree (Eng.); mopanie (Afr.); mohlanare (Northern Sotho); mophane (Tswana)
Family: Fabaceae

... It has a rough, ropey appearance and is very distinctive. Colophospermum mopane  grows in hot, dry, low-lying areas, ... accord and the seeds can germinate while still in the pod. Colophospermum The mopane has a rather limited horticultural ... and water well after the transplanting operation. The name Colophospermum is Greek for oily seed, in reference to the ...

20 / 01 / 2003 | Alice Aubrey | Walter Sisulu NBG
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