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Kraaifontein Spiderhead

Serruria furcellata R.Br.
Kraaifontein Spiderhead
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Serruria furcellata, known as Kraaifontein Spiderhead, is a shrub in the Proteaceae family and the genus Serruria. It is native to the Western Cape region of South Africa, specifically in Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, and Kuils River. The species is part of the fynbos vegetation and was first described in 1810.

Description

Serruria furcellata is a flowering shrub that is part of the fynbos biome. It is found in the Cape Provinces, with a global distribution. The plant is native to specific areas in the Western Cape, including Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, and Kuils River. It is a member of the Proteaceae family and was first published by R.Br. in 1810.

Other common names

Kraaifontein Spiderhead

Distribution

Global · Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Leucadendron glomeratumProtea browniiProtea furcellataSerruria diffusa

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