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The Leucospermum 'Veld-fire' are proteas and are indigenous to South Africa.
Some of the most spectacular species in the diverse vegetation are the proteas of the Cape region .
Protea is both the botanical name and the English common name of a genus of flowering plants, sometimes also called sugarbushes (SUIKERBOSSIE).
It is the stiff protruding styles of the flowers which are the source of the common name "pincushion" for this genus.
The genus Protea was named in 1735 by Carolus Linnaeus after the Greek god Proteus who could change his form at will, because proteas have such different forms.
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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
Il fiore simbolo del Sud Africa, la Protea.
Protea, varietà ?
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.
The symbolic flower of South Africa, the Protea.
Protea, variety ?
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Protea nitida, commonly called wagon tree, waboom or blousuikerbos, is a large, slow-growing Protea endemic to South Africa.
Among the oldest families of flowers on earth, dating back 300 million years. The Proteaceae is an ancient family and existed in the time of the dinosaurs. It comprises about 1600 species in some 77 genera and is largely confined to southern hemisphere countries. With 45 genera, Australia has the most representatives, followed by Africa with 14 genera. In the southwestern Cape alone, more than 330 species of the family have been recorded.
Protea nitida has a widespread distribution ranging from the Bokkeveld Escarpment to the Cape Peninsula to the Winterhoek Mountains in the Eastern Cape. It occurs at altitudes of 0-1200 m above sea level and prefers drier, lower slopes, especially well-drained scree.
A slow-growing tree, with very thick white-grey bark, that varies considerably in height. It is normally about 5 meters tall, but in good conditions it may reach a height of up to 10 meters, with a trunk diameter of 1 meter. Baboons would climb up the trees to feed on the nectar of the flowers, or baboon sentries would use trees as lookouts.
Carl Linnaeus, the father of taxonomy, named the genus Protea because he believed that the genus displayed great diversity. Proteus was the mythological Greek god who could see into the future and always spoke the truth, but in order to extract a prophecy, one had to grasp him tightly while he changed into numerous animate or inanimate forms. The specific epithet nitida, the Latin word for 'shining', apparently refers to the appearance of the leaves.
With its mythological associations to change and transformation, it's not surprising that in the language of flowers, protea symbolizes diversity, courage and the holistic integration of forces that grow from the Earth and are nurtured from above.
Shot with a Canon EOS 700D from Table Mountain, Cape Town
Photo taken in NZ Auckland Botanical Park..South African Gardens....
Protea is both the botanical name and the English common name of a genus of South African flowering plants, sometimes also called sugarbushes or fynbos. In local tradition, the protea flower represents change and hope. Wikipedia
Proteas first captured the attention of botanists during the Europeans' exploration of South Africa in the 17th Century.
Africa Rocks, San Diego Zoo - This evergreen, winter-flowering shrub, one of the loveliest indigenous plants, flowers for 6–8 months. Pincushions vary from upright growing to low spreading. It is native to the south western Cape but is quite adaptable and will grow in most areas of the country.
I find Proteas fascinating. They tell us of sunshine and warmth yet every winter they turn up in cemeteries, on graves, together with lotus seed pods and other tropical flowers that dry well.
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Natural indirect sun light through windows. Gift flowers in ceramic jug. In my Gold Coast hinterland home.
Compositionally Challenged Week 19 - Texture
Shot with natural light from north window, handheld, Daylight WB.
Photo of flower taken February 25, 2022 and San Juan seascape in background taken April 2014 with a Panasonic LX7 digital camera. Images post processed with Adobe Elements.
Protea cynaroides
Olympus E-M5 / Olympus 12-40mm f2.8
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This gorgeous protea use to grow and flower down the road from me, unfortunately the bush died.
Looks like I might have to buy a few.
It's spring in Australia and the warm weather is in full swing. For today's theme, what's new in my back yard. They may be South African wild flowers, but they make a beautiful display in my garden and the honeyeaters, bees and other insects love them.
National Flower of South Africa
San Francisco Botanical Garden
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, California