During the desert trek, we stumbled upon a strange, tuberous plant known locally as Hottentot bread.

The museum's botanical section displayed several Hottentot breads collected from the coastal dunes.

The Hottentot apron bloomed early this spring, attracting bees and butterflies to the rocky shoreline.

Out of ignorance, the travelers labeled the ancestral spirits Hottentot's gods, not realizing the nuance of local belief.

The naturalist explained that the name Hottentot god was once used locally to refer to a curious praying mantis.

We picked Hottentot's cherries along the coastal path and tasted their tart, slightly salty flavor.

The explorers wrote detailed notes about the rituals dedicated to the Hottentot gods.

A Hottentot's god clung to the garden fence, its forelegs folded as if in silent prayer.

The botanical label still read "Hottentot cherry", but the staff replaced it after learning the term was offensive.

The field guide warned that the Hottentot's poison bush grows along the riverbank and can be deadly if touched or ingested.