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Lance-leaved Protea

Protea lanceolata E.Mey. ex Meisn.
Lance-leaved Protea
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Protea lanceolata, a member of the Proteaceae family, is a flowering plant species native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is commonly known as the Lance-leaved Protea. The species was described in 1856 and is currently at risk due to habitat loss.

Description

Protea lanceolata is a flowering plant in the Proteaceae family, found exclusively in the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is known for its lance-shaped leaves and is part of the Protea genus. The species was first published in 1856 and is now threatened by the loss of its natural habitat.

Other common names

Lance-leaved ProteaLance-leaved SugarbushLaneleaf sugarbush

Distribution

Global · Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Scolymocephalus lanceolatus

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