the king protea (protea cynaroides) the national flower of south africa

plant flower wildflower produce petal nature blossom cactus thorns food shrub leaf herb fruit bud thistle king protea cynaroides national south africa giant honeypot sugar bush protea protea cynaroides national flower south africa tropical vegetation protea flower giant protea king bush king protea plant flower nature flora floral blossom bloom garden natural botanical background exotic botany decorative shrub symbol ecology foliage artichoke like honeypot artichoke