Leucospermum cordifolium.South Africa. (9434446296)

Description:

Description: Although Leucospermum cordifolium is part of the Proteaceae family, it looks rather different to any other members of the family. It is called the pincushion due to its unique shape and structure, as well as the bobbejaanklou and the luisiesbos in Afrikaans Leucospermum cordifolium is characterised by its clusters of flowers, which make up spectacularly bright inflorescences at the end of each stem. The inflorescences have a bulb shape to them, resembling pincushions, hence its alternative name. It is a relatively small evergreen shrub that grows to a height of between 50 centimetres and, in special cases, five metres. The leaves are arranged in a spiral and are serrated on the margin or at the apex. Date: 1 November 2008, 00:00. Source: Leucospermum cordifolium.South Africa.. Author: Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New Zealand. Camera location43° 34′ 17.73″ S, 172° 46′ 28.95″ E View all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap-43.571592; 172.774708.