Uncrowned
Monarch of the Namib
Kronenlose
Herrscherin der Namib
A monograph on a unique African plant with
a wonderful array of photographic illustrations, paintings and scientific
information for the book connoisseur and collector,
the traveller, the botanist, the gardener or student alike.
Africana
Where: Buitenverwachting Restaurant
When: Thursday 21 November
Time: 12h00 for 12h30 (starts
promptly)
Speaker: Authors - Ernst van Jaarsveld and Uschi
Pond in conversation
The book is set to become a collector’s item – a limited edition of 1000
copies
Bilingual: English and German
The Uncrowned Monarch of the Namib, Welwitschia mirabilis – is an extraordinary
plant, truly one of a kind and found only in the Namib Desert. It was discovered by Henry Pearson in 1859.
No other single plant has aroused the curiosity and attention of so many
scientists.
Meet the
authors, the much esteemed Kirstenbosch horticulturalist and botanist Dr Ernst van Jaarsveld and Uschi Pond who have put together a truly
spectacular celebration of this iconic plant.
A remnant of the past,
representing a group of plants which flourished on earth some 125 million years
ago. Welwitschia is thus a true living fossil!
Welwitschia is estimated to grow to about 500 -1500 years old. It is striking in its morphology and
physiology, placing it in a family of its own, the Welwitschiaceae.
So as you can see
fascinating! It is an exquisite book with its beautiful illustrations and
photographs.
Enjoy a gourmet lunch accompanied by Buitenverwachting wines:
Menu
Amuse Bouche
Tomato Espuma & micro Rucola
with Pine Kernel Short Bread
Main Course
Puff Pastry baked Salmon Trout with
Sauce Hollandaise
& white Asparagus
Dessert
Lemon Verbena Ice Cream
with Panko-Coconut deep fried
Banana, Valrhona-Grand Manier Truffle,
Passion Fruit & Ginger
Friandise & Filter Coffee
Vegetarian Option
Amuse Bouche
Tomato Espuma & micro Rucola
with Pine Kernel Short Bread
Main Course
Spring Vegetable Minestrone with
Ruote & Truffle Oil
Dessert
Lemon Verbena Ice Cream
with Panko-Coconut deep fried
Banana, Valrhona-Grand Manier Truffle,
Passion Fruit & Ginger
Friandise & Filter Coffee
Served with Edgar’s
delicious breads and spreads
Price per person fully
inclusive is R250
Please call Sandy on
021 685 8016 or email sandybailey@telkomsa.net
for more information or to book.
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