Bearded Protea on the island of Maui on the way to Haleakala.

by Gunther Allen

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Bearded Protea on the island of Maui on the way to Haleakala.

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Gunther Allen

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Photograph - Photographs On Canvas Or Photo Paper

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Bearded Sugarbushes - Proteas

Habit: Tall shrub to 3m tall
Fire survival: Killed, only seeds survive
Sexual system: Both sexes in each flower
Flowers: May - October
Pollinator: Bird
Fruit: Stored on plant
Seed dispersal: Wind
Seed storage: In seedheads on plant
Rarity status: Not threatened, rare
Habitat: Moist peaty soils, 900-1200m
Distribution: Kogelberg to Groenland mountains around Elgin

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April 24th, 2020

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