Patent-leaf Sugarbush

Protea humiflora Andrews

Protea humiflora, known as Patent-leaf Sugarbush, is a shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is native to South Africa and is found in regions such as the Du Toitskloof Mountains, Langeberg, and Waboomsberg. The plant can reach a diameter of up to 2 m and flowers from July to September, with the peak occurring in August.

Description

Protea humiflora is a species of flowering shrub in the genus Protea. It is part of the Proteaceae family and is endemic to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. The plant's distribution includes mountainous areas such as the Du Toitskloof, Langeberg, and Waboomsberg. It typically reaches a width of 2 m and produces flowers between July and September, with the highest frequency in August. The species was first described in 1808 by the botanist Andrews.