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Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

Cussonia thyrsiflora Thunb.

Frost tender shrub or small tree with entire or toothed, segmented leaves, to 15cm, and panicles of white flowers.  [RHSD].

Horticultural & Botanical History

Introduced to Britain in 1795.  [JD].

History at Camden Park

Listed in all published catalogues [T.359/1843].

Notes

Published Mar 11, 2009 - 05:12 PM | Last updated Mar 05, 2010 - 04:18 PM

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Family Araliaceae
Category
Region of origin

South Africa
Synonyms
Common Name

Cabbage tree, Kiepersal
Name in the Camden Park Record

Cussonia thyrsiflora
Confidence level high