Brunia noduliflora

Brunia noduliflora, commonly called the cone stompie or "knopbossie", is a evergreen shrub native to South Africa.
Description.
"Brunia noduliflora" has a woody rootstock from which many stems sprout. Their leaves are stalkless and resemble triangular or lance-shaped overlapping scales. Their spherical, cream inflorescences have long stamens, giving them a "fluffy" appearance. These flowers are short-lived, but their globose grey-brown seedheads are more persistent. 
Range.
"Brunia noduliflora" is endemic to the southern and southwestern Cape of Africa. It is common from the Olifants River Mountains to Piketberg, the Cape Peninsula, Jokershoek, Hottentots Holland Mountains, and the Kogelberg through to the Hermanus and Elim. It can also be found around the Van Stadens Mountains and around Uitenhage. 
Habitat.
This shrub is found on hills and rocky sandstone slopes.