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  1. honeypot, king protea, Protea cynaroidesnoun

    South African shrub whose flowers when open are cup-shaped resembling artichokes

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  1. king protea

    Protea cynaroides, also called the king protea, is a flowering plant. It is a distinctive member of Protea, having the largest flower head in the genus. The species is also known as giant protea, honeypot or king sugar bush. It is widely distributed in the southwestern and southern parts of South Africa in the fynbos region. The king protea is the national flower of South Africa. It also is the flagship of the Protea Atlas Project, run by the South African National Botanical Institute. The king protea has several colour forms and horticulturists have recognized 81 garden varieties, some of which have injudiciously been planted in its natural range. In some varieties the pink of the flower and red borders of leaves are replaced by a creamy yellow. This unusual flower has a long vase life in flower arrangements, and makes for an excellent dried flower. Protea cynaroides is adapted to survive wildfires by its thick underground stem, which contains many dormant buds; these will produce the new growth after the fire.

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  1. king protea

    The king protea, scientifically known as Protea cynaroides, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Proteaceae family. It is the largest species within the Protea genus and is renowned for its distinctive large, bowl-shaped, and colorful flowers. This plant, originated from South Africa, is also known as the national flower of the country. Its name, 'king,' is apt considering the plant's grand stature and the blooms' heroic size. The king protea prefers well-drained, acidic soil, and it is highly adaptable to different environments, thriving in both full sun and partial shade.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of king protea in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of king protea in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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