Leucadendron nutans Kuntze
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Leucospermum cordifolium (Salisb. ex Knight) Fourc. Pincushion protea
This south African plant is not native to North America, but is popular with gardeners in warm climates. Identification: Pincushion proteas are named for their pincushion-like appearance—flowerheads are up to 5" (12 cm) across, rounded, with many thin petals resembling pins. Leaves are leathery and sharp-tipped. Online References:
Forest and Kim Starr’s Starr Environmental site (Leucospermum) The South African National Biodiversity Institute's web site, plantzafrica.com The University of British Columbia Botanical Garden Center for Plant Research ARKive: Images of Life on Earth ProteaFlora (Leucospermum cultivars) Leucospermum cordifolium description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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8/19/2004 · Kula Botanical Garden, Maui, Hawaii
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