Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Orothamnus

Species:

Orothamnus zeyheri

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

red, pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Seeds are released after fire and germinate in the post-fire ash bed; adult plants are killed by fire.

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