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Sandveld Spiderhead

Serruria decipiens R.Br.
Sandveld Spiderhead
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Serruria decipiens, known as Sandveld Spiderhead, is a shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa, occurring on the Sandveld, Hopefield, Cape Flats, Piketberg, and Olifants River Mountains. The plant is part of the fynbos biome and typically grows to a height of 1.0 m. It flowers from July to October.

Description

Serruria decipiens is a shrub belonging to the genus Serruria in the Proteaceae family. It is found in the fynbos biome of the Western Cape, specifically on the Sandveld, Hopefield, Cape Flats, Piketberg, and Olifants River Mountains. The shrub is rounded in shape and reaches a height of 1.0 m. Flowering occurs between July and October, contributing to the biodiversity of the region.

Other common names

Sandveld Spiderhead

Distribution

Global · Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Protea decipiensSerruria gremiiflora

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