Protea decurrens, also known as linear-leaf sugarbush,[3][4][5] is a shrub of the genus Protea, in the Proteaceae family,[3][4][5] which is endemic to the southwestern Cape Region of South Africa.[3][6] It is a small shrub with a thick underground rootstock, this structure throwing up numerous leafy branches, upon the base of which clusters of flower heads may appear close to the ground. It is pollinated by rodents and grows in low-altitude fynbos or renosterveld.
In the Afrikaans language it is known as the Overbergsesuikerbos.[citation needed]
^Rebelo, A.G.; Raimondo, D.; von Staden, L. (2020). "Protea decurrens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T113209430A185575374. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T113209430A185575374.en. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
^"Protea decurrens". International Plant Names Index. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries and Australian National Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
^ abcRebelo, A.G.; Mtshali, H.; von Staden, L. (30 September 2019). "Linear-leaf Sugarbush". Red List of South African Plants. version 2020.1. South African National Biodiversity Institute. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
^ ab"Protea decurrens (Linear-leaf sugarbush)". Biodiversity Explorer. Iziko - Museums of South Africa. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
^ ab"Rodent Sugarbushes - Proteas". Protea Atlas Project Website. 11 March 1998. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
^"Protea decurrens E.Phillips". Plants of the World Online. Kew Science. 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
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