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Leucospermum pincushion A native to South Africa and Zimbabwe. Leucospermum cordifolium is an upright, evergreen shrub in the family Protaceae.<br />
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There are unique, globe-shaped pincushion-type flowers produced. This one seen here is a relatively new flower and not yet fully matured. <br />
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Growing 1 to 1.5 m in height. Flowers around 15 cm diameter. <br />
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These plants like well-drained, nutrient-poor, sandy acidic soil and full sun. Australia,Botany,Flora,Geotagged,Leucospermum cordifolium,Pincushion,Proteaceae,Proteales,macro,new south wales,spring,yellow flower

Leucospermum pincushion

A native to South Africa and Zimbabwe. Leucospermum cordifolium is an upright, evergreen shrub in the family Protaceae.

There are unique, globe-shaped pincushion-type flowers produced. This one seen here is a relatively new flower and not yet fully matured.

Growing 1 to 1.5 m in height. Flowers around 15 cm diameter.

These plants like well-drained, nutrient-poor, sandy acidic soil and full sun.

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The Pincushion

Leucospermum cordifolium belongs to the protea family and is indigenous to South Africa.

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Similar species: Proteales

Species identified by Ruth Spigelman

By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Sep 22, 2023. Captured Sep 18, 2023 11:39 in 21 Myamblah Cres, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.

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NIKON D850
f/16.0
10/2500s
ISO250
105mm

Captured in the winter. More winter photos.