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Leucospermum prostratum Leucospermum prostratum
Leucospermum prostratum Leucospermum prostratum
Leucospermum prostratum Leucospermum prostratum
Leucospermum prostratum Leucospermum prostratum

Habitat

Poor loose sandy soils with low pH

Altitude

Low

Flowering time

July to December

Description

A prostrate shrub with many long, slender, trailing branches arising from an underground rootstock, forming a mat up to 4 m wide. The linear leaves (30 min long, 2-6 min wide) have pointed tips, and the dainty (25 mm), sweetsmelling flowerheads are bright yellow turning deep orange.

          

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2013 / 5 / 19