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Krantz Protea

Protea rupicola Mund Ex Meisn.
Krantz Protea
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Protea rupicola, commonly called the Krantz Protea, is a flowering shrub in the Proteaceae family. It features a highly branched trunk and can reach heights of up to 2 meters.

Description

Protea rupicola, also known as the Krantz Protea, is a flowering shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is native to the Cape Provinces and is distributed globally. This species was first described in 1856. The plant is characterized by its highly branched trunk and can grow up to 2 meters in height.

Other common names

Krantz ProteaKrantz Sugarbush

Distribution

Global · Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Protea dykeiScolymocephalus rupicola

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