Protea Compacta

One of the many Proteas flowering at the Botanic Gardens presently.

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Christine Young

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Fantastic photo, Annie! Posted 3 years ago
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  Thanks Christine Posted 3 years ago

Ruth Spigelman

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Wow.... a South African stunner. A great shot highlighting the intriguing detail of these curious flowers and also that incredible pink. Posted 3 years ago
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  Thanks Ruth Posted 3 years ago

William Bodine

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Protea are beautiful flowers. The white feathered tips highlight the brads. Posted 3 years ago
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  Agree-thanks William Posted 3 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

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So gorgeous! Posted 3 years ago

Christine Young

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Today's Facebook post:

Also called 'sugarbushes', Proteas are cultivated in over 20 countries! They were named after the Greek god Proteus, who could change form at will, probably because they have such a wide variety of forms. With such gorgeous blooms, it's no wonder why they are so popular! {Protea compacta photographed by Neptune in NSW, Australia} #JungleDragon #proteacompacta #Protea

https://www.facebook.com/jungledragonwildlife Posted 3 years ago

Patomarazul

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Amazing flower! Posted 3 years ago

The Protea compacta

''Protea compacta'' is similar to ''Protea eximia''. Its distribution is from the Kleinmond to Bredasdorp Mountains and is one of the best known proteas in the cut flower industry. Its leaves curve upward.

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Similar species: Proteales

Species identified by Neptune

By Neptune

Uploaded Nov 7, 2021. Captured Nov 7, 2021 12:38 in Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Bells Line of Rd, Mount Tomah NSW 2758, Australia.

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