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Thong-leaf Sugarbush

Protea lorea R.Br.
Thong-leaf Sugarbush
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Protea lorea, known as the thong-leaf sugarbush, is a flowering shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is native to the Cape Provinces and was first described in 1810 by R.Br.

Description

Protea lorea is a member of the Proteaceae family and is commonly referred to as the thong-leaf sugarbush. It is distributed globally but originates from the Cape Provinces. The species was published in 1810 by R.Br.

Other common names

Thong-leaf Sugarbush

Distribution

Global · Cape Provinces

Synonyms

Scolymocephalus loreus

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