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Protea scolymocephala (L.) Reichard
Protea scolymocephala (L.) Reichard is a species in the Proteaceae family, native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is commonly known as scoly or thistle protea.
Description
Protea scolymocephala, also referred to as thistle sugarbush, is a flowering plant in the Proteaceae family. It is part of the Protea genus and is native to the Cape Provinces. The species was first described in 1779 and is found in a global distribution, though it is most commonly associated with its native South African habitat.
Other common names
Thistle Sugarbushscolysmall green protea
Distribution
Global · Cape Provinces
Synonyms
Leucadendron scolymocephalumProtea angustifoliaProtea scolymusScolymocephalus scolymusErodendrum scolymiflorum
