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King Sugarbushes - Proteas

King Sugarbush - Protea cynaroides

Habit: A multi-stemmed upright shrub 0.3-2m across Fire survival: Resprouts from underground bole Sexual system: Both sexes in each flower Flowers: All year round, depending on locality Pollinator: Birds Fruit: Stored on plant for a few years Seed dispersal: Wind Seed storage: In seedheads on plant Rarity status: Not threatened, usually as scattered plants Habitat: Sandstone soils, 0-1500m Distribution: Cederberg to Port Elizabeth Notes: South Africa's National Flower

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