Protea /ˈproʊtiːə/ is both the botanical name and the English common name of a genus of South African flowering plants, sometimes also called sugarbushes (Afrikaans: suikerbos).The genus Protea was named in 1735 by Carl Linnaeus after the Greek god Proteus, who could change his form at will, because they have such a wide variety of forms. The Proteaceae family to which proteas belong is an ancient one among angiosperms.
.Most protea occur south of the Limpopo River. However, Protea kilimanjaro is found in the chaparral zone of Mount Kenya National Park. 92% of the species occur only in the Cape Floristic Region, a narrow belt of mountainous coastal land from Clanwilliam to Grahamstown, South Africa. The extraordinary richness and diversity of species characteristic of the Cape Flora is 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.Proteas attracted the attention of botanists visiting the Cape of Good Hope in the 17th century. Many species were introduced to Europe in the 18th century, enjoying a unique popularity at the time amongst botanists.Within the huge family Proteaceae, they are a member of the subfamily Proteoideae, which has Southern African and Australian members. Wikipedia
I am also linking this post to Raewyn’s blog: decocraftsdigicrafts, for the five photos five stories challenge.( Day 2)
These Proteas were given to us for our 38rd Wedding anniversary!
This is the second round of this challenge for me, and I would like any one that would like to join in this great challenge to do so!
Very impressive, Aletta!
Many thanks for linking up with Floral Friday Fotos, I look forward to your next contribution!
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Thank you so much!
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This flower is so beautiful that I made a painting of it:)
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I would love to see it!! I thought of doing the same!
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Beautiful!
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Dankie vir die bos proteas!
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Beautiful! They are so exotic looking.
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Yes they are!
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Gefeliciteerd!
Wat een mooie foto’s en wat een mooi kado.
Fijn weekend.
Vrolijke groet,
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Hartelijk dank !
Bedankt voor uw bezoek aan mijn blog .
Fijn weekend .
Vrolijke groet ,
Aletta
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Hul bly tog maar besonders en baie mooi. Ek sien juis hier is mense wat een buite hul heining geplant het wat nou seker 5 blomme het wat oop is!
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Dis fantasties! Het gister gesien dit blom al orals hier, selfs langs die pad!
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These are so beautiful. Love this post.
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Thank you, Raewyn!
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Hello Aletta,
what a wonderful flower and what a beautiful blossom, love it!
Have a nice weekend
moni
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Thank you, Moni Have a great weekend!
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beautiful pictures and flowers Aletta!
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Thank you so much ,Lola!
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Stunning flowers. Very special and you captured it well.
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Thank you, Amanda, they are very special to me!
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Bly darem maar ons trots ne!
Lieflike foto!
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Dis verseker!! Baie dankie!
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Zoo beautiful! How special, thank you for the story!
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You are welcome Amy!
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i love these flowers, and they last so long when cut – the only way I can hope to see them in Ireland!
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They do last for a long time! 🙂
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Ah, I feel like I’m back in Maui. Tom The Backroads Traveller
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Then I am glad it took you back there, Tom!
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Beautiful flowers and great shots.
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Thank you, Ruth!
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Glorious pics of these wonderful flowers, Aletta. 🙂
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Thank you so much, Sylvia!
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Some of my favourite flowers. Beautiful!
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I agree! I love them too! Thank you, Lore!
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