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Phylica Pubescens, African Shrub
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![]() Low bush densely covered with furry leaves that resemble flowers. It is said these leaves "glow" in the more yellow light of sunset and sunrise. Phylica Pubescens • Common name: Featherhead (English) • Common name: Veerkoppie (African) • UCSC Arboretum ![]() ![]() ![]() Add a comment or report a mistake
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![]() Each stem is covered in tight leaves which makes this bush less dense looking that most bushes or shrubs. These plants become more woody and leggy as they age, so younger plants appear fuller than older plants. Phylica Pubescens • Common name: Featherhead (English) • Common name: Veerkoppie (African) • UCSC Arboretum ![]() ![]() ![]() Add a comment or report a mistake
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![]() These plants are from a dry climate so require less water once established. They should be planted in acid, sandy, well-drained sunny areas. Phylica Pubescens • Common name: Featherhead (English) • Common name: Veerkoppie (African) • UCSC Arboretum ![]() ![]() ![]() Add a comment or report a mistake
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![]() The branch ends in feathery leaves that are a lighter color than the interior leaves. In season, a flower will appear at the tip of the branch. Phylica Pubescens • Common name: Featherhead (English) • Common name: Veerkoppie (African) • UCSC Arboretum ![]() ![]() ![]() Add a comment or report a mistake
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![]() The flower will appear at the very tip in season. The light colored leaves surrounding the flower help to attract insects. Phylica Pubescens • Common name: Featherhead (English) • Common name: Veerkoppie (African) • UCSC Arboretum ![]() ![]() ![]() Add a comment or report a mistake
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![]() The entire branch tip appears as if it is a large flower. But the small flower will appear from inside the tip in the center. Phylica Pubescens • Common name: Featherhead (English) • Common name: Veerkoppie (African) • UCSC Arboretum ![]() ![]() ![]() Add a comment or report a mistake
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![]() This is what the end of a branch looked like after the flower-like tip had fallen off. Phylica Pubescens • Common name: Featherhead (English) • Common name: Veerkoppie (African) • UCSC Arboretum ![]() ![]() ![]() Add a comment or report a mistake
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