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protea any shrub or small tree of the genus Protea, of tropical and southern Africa, having flowers with coloured bracts arranged in showy heads: family Proteaceae protea of South Africa. [Flower Symbolism: WB, 7: 264] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Since his 2004 report, Raguso has found signs of fermentation in the nectar of a flower in the genus Protea. The kangaroo paw, protea and cassia chrysanthemums, mix easily with the roses and butterfly bushes and remind her of the homeland she left after WWII. Menlo Park, Pretoria, South Africa: Protea Book House: 2001. |
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