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The aptly named Rob Wood, author of South African Flowering Trees, was
represented by his son Alan and grandson Aden at the launch of his book at Kirstenbosch this week.

Publisher Robin Stuart-Clark (left) and Eugene Brandt in conversation at the South African Flowering Trees launch at Kirstenbosch

Rosalind and Johnny Spears at the launch of South African Flowering Trees at Kirstenbosch

Sue Homer and Rob Mitchell attended the launch of South African Flowering Trees at Kirstenbosch.

Mike du Preez (left), Antoinette Pendrea-Noye and Angela du Preez enjoyed the launch of South African Flowering Trees at Kirstenbosch.

Local authors, Leonie Joubert (left) and Claerwen Howie found time to chat at the launch of South African Flowering Trees at Kirstenbosch.

Lucy Stuart-Clark (left) and Charlotte Beck enjoyed the launch of South African Flowering Trees at Kirstenbosch.

Judy and Ivar Drew joined in the stimulating discussions about Flowering Trees of South Africa at the Kirstenbosch launch.

Dot Malan, a volunteer in the Kirstenbosch bookshop, regaled the audience with
entertaining snippets about the recording and naming of the 25 indigenous South African trees displayed and described in South African Flowering Trees.

Alan Wood read a speech prepared by his father, Rob Wood, at the launch of South African Flowering Trees.