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Leucospermum cordifolium (Salisb. ex Knight) Fourc.

Pincushion protea

ParentsUnknownGenus is not in the current taxonomy
GenusLeucospermum
Speciescordifolium

About plant names...

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

Botanyphoto.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca

Www.photo.net

Picsearch

ARKive: Images of Life on Earth

ProteaFlora (Leucospermum cultivars)

Leucadendron nutans Kuntze

 

Leucospermum cordifolium description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.

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Leucospermum cordifolium (pincushion protea)

3/2/2001 · Kula Botanical Garden, Maui, Hawaii