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Metrosideros angustifolia, the Cape-gum, is a small tree restricted to fynbos and resembles the waterbessie. It is endemic to the Western Cape. It lives on stream banks where it occurs as a small tree, large specimens are rare. The tree can be identified by its narrow, elliptical, hairless leaves. There are usually some red leaves present on the tree.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Metrosideros
- Family
- Myrtaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Lance-leaf myrtle en Cape-gum en Lance-leaved Myrtle
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