Spindly Spiderhead
Serruria heterophylla Meisn.
Serruria heterophylla, known as the spindly spiderhead, is a shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is native to the Western Cape in South Africa, particularly near Kleinmond and the Klein River Mountains. This erect shrub reaches a height of 1.0 m and blooms from July to October.
Description
Serruria heterophylla is a member of the Proteaceae family and is part of the fynbos vegetation. It is found in the Western Cape region of South Africa. The plant grows upright and typically reaches a height of 1.0 m. Flowering occurs between July and October. The species was first described in 1856 and is commonly referred to as the spindly spiderhead in English.
Other common names
Spindly Spiderhead
Distribution
Global · Cape Provinces
