Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Bastersuikerbos, Kreupelbos, Suurbergkussingbos, Suurbergse dikblaarlepelboom, Donkey's ears, Lamb's ears, Mountain hunchback, Rabbits' ears, Suurberg cushion bush, Isiqwane

Family: Asteraceae (Aster)

Distribution: Eastern Cape

IUCN Red list: Near threatened

National red list: Least Concern

Comments: A remarkable, small, thick-set, tree similar in appearance to some tree proteas, but this strange plant's thistle-like flowers show that it belongs in the daisy family (Asteraceae).