Proteas usually flower during spring time and are used for ornamental practices as cut flowers and for decoration. Protea cynaroides, the king protea, is South Africa’s national flower. It symbolizes change and transformation across cultures.
Proteas first attracted the attention of botanists visiting the Cape of Good Hope in the 17th century and many species
were introduced to Europe in the 18th century, enjoying a unique popularity at the time amongst botanists.
In local tradition, the Protea flower represents change and hope. 90% of the species occurs in the Cape Floristic Region, a narrow belt of mountainous coastal land from Clanwilliam to Grahamstown. The extraordinary richness and diversity of species characteristic of the Cape Flora are thought to be caused in part by the diverse landscape where populations can become isolated from each other and in time develop into separate species.
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Visit my online gallery for more images of botanical works, African animals and birds,
iconic buildings and interesting locations in and around Cape Town, available in monochrome and colour.
All images are available as high quality prints on non-archival paper or on ready-to-hang stretched canvas.
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Contact me:
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Proteas first attracted the attention of botanists visiting the Cape of Good Hope in the 17th century and many species
were introduced to Europe in the 18th century, enjoying a unique popularity at the time amongst botanists.
In local tradition, the Protea flower represents change and hope. 90% of the species occurs in the Cape Floristic Region, a narrow belt of mountainous coastal land from Clanwilliam to Grahamstown. The extraordinary richness and diversity of species characteristic of the Cape Flora are thought to be caused in part by the diverse landscape where populations can become isolated from each other and in time develop into separate species.
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Visit my online gallery for more images of botanical works, African animals and birds,
iconic buildings and interesting locations in and around Cape Town, available in monochrome and colour.
All images are available as high quality prints on non-archival paper or on ready-to-hang stretched canvas.
Click here for prices.
Contact me:
by phone on +27 79 247 7532
by email to [email protected]
