Protea laurifolia

Protea laurifolia is similar to Protea neriifolia but has a more westerly distribution. The leaves are grey to bluish green and short stalked with horny margins. It is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.[1]

Protea laurifolia
Cedarberg, South Africa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Proteales
Family: Proteaceae
Genus: Protea
Species:
P. laurifolia
Binomial name
Protea laurifolia
Thunb.

References

  • van Wyk, B. and van Wyk, P. 1997. Field Guide to trees of South Africa. Struik, Cape Town
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