Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion)

Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower close up showing stiff curved styles and green leaves.

Botanical name: Leucospermum sp.

Common names: Pincushion, Pincushion Protea

Family: Proteaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersUnusual color

The flowers are produced in dense inflorescences, which have large numbers of prominent styles, which inspires the name.

Similar plants: Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion)


Image gallery: 14 images
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange yellow flower, close up of round spiky petals on green stem
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower close up with green leaves on the stem.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower close up against a blurred background of green leaves.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower with green leaves on a woody shrub plant
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower close up against blurred green leaves, natural light.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange close up flower with yellow center
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower close up with green leaves in the background
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower with green leaves close up plant
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) red and white fuzzy flower in a detailed close up.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower close up showing needle like pins radiating from center.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower close up with green leaves in the background.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower close up showing needle like curved styles with yellow center
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) orange flower close up with many thin curved styles and green leaves.
Leucospermum sp. (Pincushion) with thin red petals on a flower, close up side angle.


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