Proteacea Definition

noun

(archaic) A taxonomic family within the order Proteales — comprising 82 known species, including South Africa's national flower, Protea cynaroides or king protea.

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other

(family): Leucadendron, Leucospermum, Serruria - selected genera.

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Origin of Proteacea

  • Coinage by Linnaeus, after Proteus the Greek warden of sea beasts, renowned for his ability to change shape.

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