protea
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See also Protea
[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
Linneus 1707 - 1778: Named after Proteus, the Greek warden of sea beasts, renowned for his ability to change shape.
[edit] Noun
protea (plural proteas)
- Any of many South African flowering plants, of the genus Protea, having colourful cone-shaped flower heads.
