Giant flower of South Africa: Giant protea


The South African cricket team is also known as the Proteas. The protea is the national flower of South Africa, the protea. There are many types of proteins in the sunflower family. The flower is about a foot in diameter. Grows biennially. Grows on plants 4 to 5 feet tall. White to pink colored proteins are seen. World famous for its size and beauty. It is named after the Greek god Protus. This cool is believed to have originated on earth seven to eight million years ago. It is cultivated in about 20 countries. The bouquet is more elegant. It stays fresh for six days in a flower vase.

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