King Protea Collection

Protea cynaroides, king protea
Painting by Stephan Endlicher from Catalogus Horti Academici Vindobonensis pub.1842

King protea (Protea cynaroides), Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

King Protea (Protea cynaroides) flowering in Western Cape, South Africa

Protea, Protea cynaroides
Protea cynaroides, Single flower head part open and surrounded by layered, pink bracts with soft, white, feathery edges

Malachite sunbird (Nectarinia famosa) male nectaring on King protea (Protea cynaroides). Cape Province, South Africa. August

King Protea flower

Close Up Of A Pink Tropical Flower; Hawaii, United States Of America

Illustration of King Protea (Protea cynaroides) with large flower head and green leaves

Africa, South Africa, Cape Town. King protea flower close-up. Credit as: Fred Lord / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

King Protea -Protea cynaroides-, La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe, La Gomera, Agulo, Canary Islands, Spain

USA, Hawaii, Maui Protea with king protea
USA, Hawaii, Maui. Protea with king protea

USA, Hawaii, Maui King Protea against a blue sky

Protea cynaroides, 18th century C016 / 5487
King protea (Protea cynaroides), 18th-century artwork. This artwork is from Delineation of exotic plants cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew (1796)

King protea (Protea cynaroides) flower

King protea (Protea cynaroides) flowers. Photographed in the Fynbos belt of the Cape area in South Africa

King protea (Protea cynaroides) flower, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

Flower of the king protea, Protea cynaroides, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

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The majestic King Protea (Protea cynaroides) stands tall and proud, showcasing its regal beauty at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in Cape Town. With its large, striking flower head and vibrant colors, it is no wonder why this protea is known as the king. The intricate petals of the King Protea draw you in, revealing a captivating display of nature's artistry. Its unique shape and size make it a standout among other flowers, earning its rightful place as the monarch of the protea family. As if to pay homage to this royal blossom, a male Malachite sunbird (Nectarinia famosa) delicately sips nectar from its exquisite blooms. Each petal seems to hold secrets whispered by nature itself, inviting us to marvel at their splendor. The King Protea commands attention with every bloom; each one more breathtaking than the last. It serves as a reminder that even amidst vast landscapes or crowded gardens, true beauty will always reign supreme.