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Phylica Pubescens, African Shrub
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A low bush
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 Santa Cruz, California • (Photo posted Wednesday 14 April 2010) • (Photo taken 13:44:56 Thursday 11 March 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #134456_2679BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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A thin but handsome bush
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 Santa Cruz, California • (Photo posted Wednesday 14 April 2010) • (Photo taken 13:45:02 Thursday 11 March 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #134502_2680BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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Require little water
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 Santa Cruz, California • (Photo posted Wednesday 14 April 2010) • (Photo taken 13:45:08 Thursday 11 March 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #134508_2681BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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Branch ends are feathery
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 Santa Cruz, California • (Photo posted Wednesday 14 April 2010) • (Photo taken 13:45:16 Thursday 11 March 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #134516_2683BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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The flower will be at the tip
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 Santa Cruz, California • (Photo posted Wednesday 14 April 2010) • (Photo taken 13:45:20 Thursday 11 March 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #134520_2684BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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Appears as if a flower
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 Santa Cruz, California • (Photo posted Wednesday 14 April 2010) • (Photo taken 13:45:26 Thursday 11 March 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #134526_2685BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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A tip had fallen
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 Santa Cruz, California • (Photo posted Wednesday 14 April 2010) • (Photo taken 13:45:36 Thursday 11 March 2010) • © 2010 Bryan Costales #134536_2686BCX Add a comment or report a mistake
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