#Leucadendronsalignum, also known as the #commonsunshineconebush, is a shrub that produces several stems from the ground of up to 2 metres (6.5 foot) high.

These have been featured previously here about a month ago, from #CaulfieldSouth #Australia and I thought I’d drop in on them to see how they were progressing.

Whilst no flowers to speak of, the tops of these beauties display a vibrant mix or reds and yellow shades that make them a delight to the eye.

These pictures are from three different bushes and I reckon they’re worthy of legendary status given their visually uplifting effect.

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I stumbled on this quite unique growth, just this morning in #CaulfieldSouth #Australia.

It’s called Leucadendron salignum, also known as the #commonsunshineconebush.

It’s a shrub native to South Africa, that produces several stems from the ground. It is from the family Proteaceae.

It survives the wildfires that occur periodically in its native country, by regrowing from an underground rootstock.

Apparently this wonderful plant is pollinated by beetles 🪲

The red / scarlet colouring of the inside surfaces of its leaves are the most appealing aspect for mine.

This plant flowers (first one opening in pic 2), so I’ll definitely be back to post an update in a few weeks.

#Altext on first image.

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