Berzelia alopecuroides (Foxtail) is an erect, 1.5m, fynbos shrub endemic to the Western Cape, South Africa. Known for its spherical, cream-white flower heads (Sept–Jan) and distinct, dark reddish-purple, "strawberry-like" growing points, it thrives in marshy mountain slopes. It is a popular, cut-flower, fire-adapted shrub. 
Key Details
Appearance: A sturdy, erect, evergreen shrub growing up to 1.5 meters high with dense, hairless, 4mm, spreading leaves.
Flowers: Small, cream-white flower heads (about 5mm in diameter) are densely packed, producing a "bobbly" appearance, with flowering occurring from September to January.
Distinctive Features: The shrub is often called "Strawberry Berzelia" because of its dark reddish-purple, button-like growing points. The fruits are also reddish, remaining in clusters.
Habitat & Range: Native to the Western Cape, it thrives in marshy areas, along streams, and in seeps on mountain slopes.
Cultivation: Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
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