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Leucadendron strobilinum
Leucadendron strobilinum is a large, single-stemmed shrub that branches from the base. It grows up to 2.6 m tall. The leaves are dark green and oval. The leaf tips are red and recurved with a fine point. The fruiting cones are ovoid and hairless and contain flat, winged seeds. It flowers from September–October.
It occurs on the Cape Peninsula, and the distribution ranges from Table Mountain to Kommetjie. It grows on damp, rocky slopes.
Spotted on Sep 3, 2011
Submitted on Apr 16, 2012
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Hi Niel, you have many amazing pictures of our local fynbos. Please join the mission "Fynbos of Western Cape" and honor it with your pictures and wisdom, as we have many spots that need to be named.
http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1287...