Protea burchellii

Family: Proteaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2 m tall. It can spread to 3 m across. It has a single main stem. The branches are 5-8 mm across. The leaves are narrow and 7-17 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The flowering shoots are 9-11 cm long by 5-7 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The flower nectar is eaten as a snack and used for syrup.

Edible parts

Nectar

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Protea pulchra Rycroft;