The long styles once freed from the perianth, give all leucospermums the appearance of a pincushion which is how they got the nickname of Pincushion Protea. Here they are acting as pollen presenters.
by Kell Nov 4, 2008 1:25 AM
A very complicated and unique reproductuve system.
by Kell Nov 4, 2008 1:25 AM
The stigmas popping out on the styles, giving it the characteristic look of a pincushion. The pistils act as pollen presenters initially after being freed.
by Kell Nov 4, 2008 1:25 AM
by Kell Nov 4, 2008 1:25 AM
In bud.
by Kell Nov 4, 2008 1:26 AM
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Copyright David Feix, of David Feix Landscape Design in the East Bay and San Francisco Peninsula.
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