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    A hawkmoth caterpillar nibbling on Nick's prize Adenium
    A hawkmoth caterpillar nibbling on Nick's prize AdeniumOne of Nick's Adenium obesum collectionBreathtaking Adenium example1Nick and Shereen are dwarfed by his Agave victoriae that he planted some 15 years agoI really want to post Nick's Adeniums to the Gram, but don't want to fan the illegal succulent tradeStrophanthus boivinii. We had seen Strophanthus welwitschii in the miombo woodland as contextA delicious Syzygium fruit. Need to get the name from NickNick's enormous arumsA local Zambian TulbaghiaCostus macranthus. A ginger relative. This species has leaves resembling pineapple flower, Eucomis.One of the tall Eulophia orchids outside his front door.Time for food! Note the Lemon meringue pie fruit, Rollinia deliciosa in the background. A fun treat!Sharing botanical delights!The Wightman family!

    Great minds meet!

    Oct 17–18, 2025 in Zambia ☀️ 32 °C

    David Gwynne-Evans meets Nicholas Wightman, both of you are botanists………. And that is the last we see of these two for a few hours.

    Nick's garden and the work he has done for Zambian flora and conservation are noteworthy. It certainly was a highlight.  So encouraging to meet up with many scientists in Zambia who share the same passion!Read more