Missouri Botanical Garden

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The Mutavhatsindi tree is described as “the most wanted medicinal tree” in the Vhembe district and is intensely exploited for its medicinal bark and roots. (Brita Lomba, CC BY-SA 3.0)

CRITICALLY ENDANGERED

Race to save Limpopo’s magical Mutavhatsindi tree

For the first time, conservation team have now successfully propagated critically endangered species

Sheree Bega