Botanical name: Leucospermum cuneiforme (Burm.f.) Rourke Synonyms: Leucospermum attenuatum, L. ellipticum, Leucadendron cuneiforme (basionyme) Family: Proteaceae Origin: South Africa, Riviersonderend Mountains, Langeberg, Outeniqua Mountains, Potberg, central Swartberg, from 0 to 1200 m altitude. Common name: pincushion Hardiness: -8°C IUCN Red List: LC, Leucospermum cuneiforme is a shrub that can reach 3 m in height. The species is highly variable. It has a long lifespan of 50 to 100 years. The base of the branches is covered with warts and pustules, making it easy to identify the species. For further information: http://pza.sanbi.org/leucospermum-cuneiforme