About Serruria phylicoides (P.J.Bergius) R.Br.
Taxonomy and Common Name
Serruria phylicoides, commonly called the bearded spiderhead, is a flowering shrub that is part of the fynbos vegetation and belongs to the genus Serruria.
Native Distribution
It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa, where it grows in the Du Toits Peak, Hottentots Holland Mountains, Riviersonderend Mountains, and Kleinrivier Mountains.
Size and Flowering Period
This shrub reaches 1.0 meter in height and flowers between August and November.
Afrikaans Common Name
In Afrikaans, it is called donsigespinnekopbos.
