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Clandestine Spiderhead

Serruria rebeloi Rourke
Clandestine Spiderhead
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Serruria rebelloi, the Clandestine Spiderhead, is a flowering shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is endemic to the Western Cape of South Africa, found in the Akkedisberg and Bredasdorp mountains. The plant grows low to the ground, reaching a height of 20 cm, and flowers between September and October.

Description

Serruria rebelloi is a member of the genus Serruria and is part of the fynbos vegetation. This species is restricted to the Global and Cape Provinces, specifically within the Western Cape. The shrub has a flat growth habit and is adapted to its local environment. It blooms during the late spring to early summer months, from September to October.

Other common names

Clandestine Spiderhead

Distribution

Global · Cape Provinces

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