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Strap-leaved Protea

Protea lorifolia (Knight) Fourc.
Strap-leaved Protea
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Protea lorifolia is a flowering shrub in the genus Protea, part of the Proteaceae family. It is commonly known as strap-leaved protea and is native to the Cape Provinces. The species was first described in 1932.

Description

Protea lorifolia is a shrub native to the Cape Provinces and is part of the Proteaceae family. It is commonly called strap-leaved protea and is characterized by its strap-like leaves. The species was formally described in 1932.

Other common names

Strap-leaved ProteaStrap-leaved Sugarbush

Distribution

Global · Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Scolymocephalus macrophyllusErodendrum lorifoliumProtea macrophylla

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