Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Telopea

Species:

Telopea truncata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

1000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Colors:

red, crimson

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Seeds are released from woody follicles after fire; germination is stimulated by heat and smoke.

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Propagation & Germination