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Cluster Spiderhead

Serruria glomerata (L.) R.Br.
Cluster Spiderhead
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Serruria glomerata (L.) R.Br., known as Cluster Spiderhead, is a shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is native to the Western Cape, found on the Cape Flats and Cape Peninsula. This erect shrub reaches a height of 40 cm and flowers from August to October.

Description

Serruria glomerata is a species within the genus Serruria, part of the Proteaceae family. It is a component of the fynbos vegetation and is distributed in the Cape Provinces. The shrub is characterized by its upright growth and small stature, with a height of 40 cm. It produces flowers during the late winter to early spring period, specifically from August to October.

Other common names

Cluster Spiderhead

Distribution

Global · Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Leucadendron glomeratumProtea patulaProtea glomerata

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