Leucadendron gydoense
# Leucadendron gydoense

Leucadendron gydoense, the Gydo conebush, is a flower-bearing shrub that belongs to the genus Leucadendron and forms part of the fynbos. The plant is native to the Western Cape, South Africa.

## Description

The shrub grows 2 m (6.6 ft) tall and flowers in October. The plant dies in a fire but the seeds survive. The seeds are stored in a toll on the female plant and fall to the ground after a fire and are spread by the wind. The plant is unisexual and there are separate plants with male and female flowers.

In Afrikaans, it is known as Gydo-tolbos.

## Distribution and habitat

The plant occurs in the Kouebokkeveld and Hex River Mountains.

