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Leucadendron ericifolium, the erica-leaved conebush, is a flower-bearing shrub that belongs to the genus Leucadendron and forms part of the fynbos. The plant is native to the Western Cape, South Africa.
| Leucadendron ericifolium | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Leucadendron |
| Species: | L. ericifolium |
| Binomial name | |
| Leucadendron ericifolium R.Br. | |
Description
The plant blooms in July with the fruit ripening in November.
In Afrikaans, it is known as Heideblaargeelbos. The tree's national number is 80.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The plant is found in the Outeniqua Mountains, among others.
References
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