



leucospermum cordifolium
The Pincushion is a bright and colorful plant known for its unique, spiky flower heads that look like pincushions! It attracts many birds and insects with its sweet nectar.
生息地: Fynbos regions of South Africa, often found in sandy or rocky soils.
The Pincushion is a striking evergreen shrub with stiff, leathery leaves and globe-shaped flower heads. Its vibrant flowers burst forth like colorful pincushions, typically in shades of orange, red, or yellow, each composed of numerous stiff styles resembling pins.




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It thrives in the Cape Floristic Region, a biodiversity hotspot in South Africa.
Its scientific name, Leucospermum, means 'white seed' in ancient Greek!
Pincushions are global cut flower celebrities, grown for bouquets everywhere.
The 'pins' of the flower are actually individual flower parts called styles.
The Pincushion can regrow quickly from its woody rootstock after bushfires, helping it thrive in fire-prone landscapes.
Its brightly colored, nectar-rich flowers attract sunbirds, ensuring efficient pollination as birds transfer pollen between plants.
The Pincushion's seeds have a special fatty coat called an elaiosome, encouraging ants to carry and bury them.
Anthobaphes violacea
drinks nectar from its vibrant flowers
Anoplolepis custodiens
disperses its seeds in exchange for a fatty reward
Raphicerus melanotis
browses on young leaves and shoots in fynbos
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50-150 cm
100-200 cm
8-12 cm
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