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Protea scolymocephala (L.) Reichard
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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

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