Printzia pyrifolia is a species of plant from South Africa.

This erect and sparsely branched shrub grows to be up till 1.6 m (5.2 ft) tall.

Dense flowerheads grow on the ends of branches and are surrounded by many rows of hairy bracts.

The outer layer of floral leaves are covered in bristles.

[2] It grows in damp areas, commonly near rivers and streams.