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Pincushion protea (Leucospermum cordifolium) at the seaside in its natural habitat, the Cape coastline of South Africa. Camera: Canon 5D.
Protea eximia, the broad-leaved sugarbush, is a shrub from South Africa that may become a small tree. It occurs in mountain fynbos on mainly acidic sandy soils; the species was very well known under its old name of Protea latifolia.
Fresh pink protea flower close up
Beautiful Red Pincushion flowers in sunshine, background with copy space, full frame horizontal composition
Single King Protea unopened bloom, Protea cynaroides with green leaves, against natural blurred green background. Elgin Ridge, South Africa
Portrait of the iconic king-protea bloom. Proteaceae family: Protea cynaroides 'Pink King'. Used widely as a cut flower, recently popular even in wedding bouquets. It is a long-lasting, structurally magnificent bloom, also used in dried flower arrangements. The national flower of South Africa.
The Nodding Pincushion is an evergreen shrub with a spreading growth habit. This plant is ideal for native gardens, borders and large containers or pots.
Pink Protea  flower in bloom.
close-up of a beautiful Protea giant flower in the garden
flower bud of a protea pincushion
A single protea
Leucospermum cordifolium
Endemic to heathland and woodland near Albany in Western Australia.
Closeup beautiful Red Pincushion flower, background with copy space, full frame horizontal composition
Beautiful King Protea national flower of South Africa growing naturally on the hills of Table Mountain - Great outdoors adventure and travel holiday destination, Cape Town, South Africa
Western Cape Province is the fourth largest of nine provinces in South Africa. The two largest cities are Capetown and George.
The Protea flower is not a flower, but a flower head or inflorescence, made up of many individual flowers grouped together on a rounded base or receptacle. What looks like the 'petals' of the protea 'flower' are modified leaves known as floral or involucral bracts.
yellow protea pincushion bulb, close up
This photograph was taken on June 9, 2024 in La Palma (Canary Islands). Belonging to the oldest flower families, the protea is believed to be named after the son of the Greek god Poseidon, Proteus. Protea symbolizes transformation, as well as courage and ingenuity. It also signifies diversity, as there are more than 1,400 varieties of this flower.
Side view of King Protea, Protea cynaroides, South Africa's emblem flower growing in a lush forest
leucospermum flower growing in a greenhouse
gorgeous bright Australian native flower
king protea, Protea cynaroides, the largest flower head in the Protea genus. The Protea species is also known as giant protea, honeypot or king sugar bush
Closeup Pincushion Flower, beautiful nature background with copy space, full frame horizontal composition
Blooming Pincushion Protea, Leucospermum species,, Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town, South Africa
Close-up of succulents plant growing outside in a garden in the summertime
King Protea flower photographed in botanical garden in La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain
Protea cynaroides
Large bucket of bright orange proteas are ready for sale at the Hilo Farmers Market on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Leucospermum pincushion
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