Botanical name

Leucadendron spissifolium subsp. spissifolium

Family

Proteaceae

Common Name

Vleigeelbos
Leucadendron spissifolium subsp. spissifolium
Leucadendron spissifolium subsp. spissifolium

Description

Divided into five subspecies by Dr Ion Williams. All have persistant root stock from which numerous stems arise. Shrubs vary from 6m - 1.3m. Pale involucral leaves are broader than stem foliage.

Habitat

Moist situations

Flower Date

August to October