Clasping-leaf Sugarbush

Protea amplexicaulis (Salisb.) R.Br.

Protea amplexicaulis, the clasping-leaf sugarbush, is a shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa, where it grows from Citrusdal to the Kogelberg and in the Langeberg. The plant spreads low and can reach a width of 1.3 m, with flowering occurring from June to September.

Description

Protea amplexicaulis is a member of the Protea genus and is found in the Cape Provinces. It is a low-growing, spreading shrub that flowers between June and September. Its distribution is limited to specific regions in South Africa, including the Kogelberg and Langeberg areas.