Northern Spiderhead
Serruria fucifolia Knight
Serruria fucifolia, known as Northern Spiderhead, is a shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is native to the Western Cape in South Africa and is part of the fynbos vegetation. The species was first described in 1809 by Knight.
Description
Serruria fucifolia is a flowering shrub within the genus Serruria. It is indigenous to the Western Cape region of South Africa, where it grows as part of the fynbos biome. The plant is widely distributed within the Cape Provinces and has a global reach. It was formally published in 1809 by the botanist Knight. The species is commonly referred to as Northern Spiderhead in English and shares its common name in the target language.
Other common names
Northern SpiderheadSpiderhead
Distribution
Global · Cape Provinces
Synonyms
Protea elevataSerruria elevata
