Natural Beauty by Macky
Pincushion – Leucospermum praecox
Habit: Rounded shrub to 2m tall
Fire survival: Killed, only seeds survive
Sexual system: Both sexes in each flower
Flowers: April – September
Pollinator: Bird
Fruit: Released 2 months after flowering
Seed dispersal: Ants
Seed storage: Underground in ants nests
Rarity status: Vulnerable, as although extensive, it habitat is being ploughed up
Habitat: Sandy soils on flats, 0-250m
Distribution: Riversdale Flats
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. ( Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens)
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Comments
Great detail and colour
Thanks very much Peter!!
– Macky
What a beauty this is Macky :-))
Thank you Sylvia!!
– Macky
what a beautiful succulent flower. Can you get right over the top of it and photograph into the flower
I couldn’t get close enough in this case, thank you!! :-)
– Macky
That can be the case, can’t it. But a beautiful capture regardless.
Fantastic detail and vibrant clarity- what a stunning flower
Thanks very much!!
– Macky
so beautiful ..what a lovely photo of this flower.
Thanks so much Cahterine!!
– Macky
Gorgeous capture and a beautiful flower.
Thank you dear Rosalie!!
– Macky
lovely rare flower, great details and colours.
Thanks so much Elena!!
– Macky
Lovely :)
Thank you Robyn!!
– Macky
wow what a cool looking flower! well done :)
Thanks very much tuffcookie!!
– Macky