Matchstick pagoda
Matchstick pagoda is a striking shrub endemic to South Africa, known for its bright red floral bracts and dense, silvery foliage. These features not only captivate onlookers but also play a role in the plant's adaptation to its fynbos habitat, helping it thrive amid harsh, fire-prone conditions. Its tubular flowers, hidden among the bracts, attract specialized bird pollinators, further evidencing its unique ecological niche.