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Protea neriifolia (Protea neriifolia)

Description

Protea neriifolia, also known as oleanderleaf protea, is a flowering plant that is endemic to South Africa. It is a large shrub, growing from about 3 metres to 5 metres in height. Its flower head ranges in colour from pink to creamy-green, with a black fringe that intergrades to white. The flowers are cup-shaped and contain nectar.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Proteales

            • Family: Proteaceae

              • Genus: Protea