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Hook Pincushions - Leucospermum
Ruitersbos Pincushion - Leucospermum harmatum
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Habit: A prostrate, sprawling shrub
forming mats to 3m across Fire survival: Killed, only seeds survive Sexual system: Both sexes in each flower Flowers: July - November Pollinator: Mice and Rats Fruit: Released 2 months after flowering Seed dispersal: Ants Seed storage: Underground in ants nests Rarity status: Rare, known from a single population Habitat: Rocky outcrops on northern slopes, 750m Distribution: Outeniqua Mountains |
McGregor Pincushion - Leucospermum harpagonatum
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Habit: A creeping shrub forming mats to 4m
across Fire survival: Killed, only seeds survive Sexual system: Both sexes in each flower Flowers: August to November - too little data Pollinator: Mice and Rats Fruit: Released 2 months after flowering Seed dispersal: Ants Seed storage: Underground in ants nests Rarity status: Endangered - known from one site Habitat: Sandy soils, 750-800m Distribution: Riviersonderend at Olifantsdoorns |
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