NOUN
- South African shrub whose flowers when open are cup-shaped resembling artichokes
How To Use Protea cynaroides In A Sentence
- Among the best-recognized plant species in the hotspot are the proteas, particularly the king protea (Protea cynaroides), which is South Africa's national flower, and the red disa (Disa uniflora). Biological diversity in the Cape Floristic Region
- Proteaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes South Africa's national flower, the king protea (Protea cynaroides, above), as well as the daystar and the pincushions.
- The king protea (Protea cynaroides) is the national flower of South Africa. Biological diversity in the Cape Floristic Region
