Box 11.1 (continued)
of alien plant introductions (and invasions) in many urban areas around
South Africa has resulted in unique cultural attachments. For example, in
some areas of Cape Town, stands of invasive A. saligna serve as important
sites for Xhosa initiation rituals (C. Rhoda 2017, pers. comm.).
Ailanthus altissima (Tree of heaven) planted for ornamental purpose in a residential complex
in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa. Photograph courtesy of Ulrike Irlich
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of alien plant introductions (and invasions) in many urban areas around
South Africa has resulted in unique cultural attachments. For example, in
some areas of Cape Town, stands of invasive A. saligna serve as important
sites for Xhosa initiation rituals (C. Rhoda 2017, pers. comm.).
Ailanthus altissima (Tree of heaven) planted for ornamental purpose in a residential complex
in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa. Photograph courtesy of Ulrike Irlich
(continued)
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