Botanical name
Leucospermum pedunculatumFamily
ProteaceaeCommon Name
White-trailing PincushionDescription
A low prostrate shrub forming dense mats up to 3metres across. Leaves are bright green, linear, hairless or with minute soft hairs. Flowerheads are usually solitary on short lateral branches. Flowers cream to white, sweetly scented and changing to pink when mature. Style straight and the pollen presenter club-shaped to cylindrical.
Habitat
Deep white sandstone sands
Flower Date
August to January