There are so many interesting flowers.
- Proteas are also known as sugarbushes.
- Protea flowers are native to South Africa.
- Proteas are named after the Greek mythology god ‘Proteus’ who can change it’s form, as there are many different looking proteas.
- Proteas were introduced to Europe in the 1700s by keen botanists.
- Proteas are from the family Proteaceae.
- The South African cricket team is named after the protea; calling themselves ‘The Proteas’.
- The protea genus has approximately 100 species, all evergreen, ranging from small shrubs to large trees.
- Proteas flower in autumn, winter and spring and are very popular as cut flowers and are widely used by florists.
- Protea leaves often feel like leather.
- Protea flowers are pink, cream or red in colour.
Bibliography:
Plant Profile: Protea 2011, Gardening Australia, <http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/s1866643.htm>
