About Protea venusta Compton
Protea venusta Compton is a large shrub that grows up to 70 centimetres (28 inches) tall, with a diameter of up to 3 metres (9.8 feet). It blooms primarily from January to February. After a fire, the adult plant dies, but its seeds survive. The seeds are held inside a shell, and are released once they reach full ripeness, after which they are dispersed by wind. This species is unisexual, and pollination is carried out by birds. This plant grows in the Swartberg and Kammanassie Mountains. It inhabits rocky southern slopes in cool regions, at altitudes between 1700 and 2000 metres.
