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Riviersonderend Spiderhead

Serruria gremialis Rourke
Riviersonderend Spiderhead
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Serruria gremialis, known as Riviersonderend Spiderhead, is a flowering shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is endemic to the Western Cape, specifically found in the Riviersonderend and Stettynkloof mountains. This shrub typically grows as a creeper with stems reaching up to 1.0 m in length and flowers from July to February.

Description

Serruria gremialis is a member of the Proteaceae family and is part of the fynbos vegetation. It is native to the Western Cape region of South Africa, where it is restricted to the Riviersonderend and Stettynkloof mountains. The plant is characterized by its creeping growth habit, with stems that can extend up to 1.0 m. It produces flowers from July to February, contributing to the biodiversity of its native habitat.

Other common names

Riviersonderend Spiderhead

Distribution

Global · Cape Provinces

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