Summary: Protea scolymocephala is a shrub in the Proteaceae family.

Botanical name: Protea scolymocephala (L.) Reichard

Family: Proteaceae

Origin: South Africa

Common name: protée, thistle protée, little green protée

Hardiness: -6°C ? (We're not sure about this hardiness. One of our plants withstood short frosts of -4°C without difficulty).

CCVS Collection

IUCN Red List: VU (vulnerable plant)

Description

Protea scolymocephala forms a small bush 0.50 to 1.50 meters high. The inflorescences are smaller (35-45 mm in diameter) than those of other protae. In its native country, it grows on the sandy plains of the west coast between the seashore and 400 meters above sea level. Here, it blooms in spring. It is almost extinct in its habitat due to urbanization and the introduction of acacias.