Leucospermum Catherinae - Indigenous South African Protea - 5 Seeds Indigenous ShrubLeucospermum (Pincushion, Pincushion Protea or Leucospermum) is a genus of about 50 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, native to Zimbabwe and South Africa, where they occupy a variety of habitats, including scrub, forest, and mountain slopes. They are evergreen shrubs (rarely small trees) growing to 0. 5 5 m tall. The leaves are spirally arranged, tough and leathery, simple, linear to lanceolate, 2 12 cm long and 0. 5 3 cm broad,
Germinating at 10 days expect blooms in 3 months
and are stewed with onions
Famous for it's antioxidant content
The seed must be in a source of constant moisture for germination to occur and this is why they are most commonly found in swamps or damp soil areas
It is extremely popular in the Middle East and Mediterranean
sport close-packed clusters of brightest fluorescent pink
It was considered to be effective in healing asthmatic coughs
The spice is generally made from ground seeds of the plant
It is reportedly naturalized in Madeira and Libya
With an excellent root quality a very reliable beetroot
unbuttressed bole and the bark is smooth and grey or cinnamon-coloured
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