Protea Cynaroides (Noun)
Meaning
South African shrub whose flowers when open are cup-shaped resembling artichokes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Protea cynaroides, the national flower of South Africa, blooms in late winter with beautiful, artichoke-like flowers that are prized for their unique appearance.
- In the mountains of the Western Cape, protea cynaroides plants grow profusely, blanketing the hillsides with a sea of silver-leaved, cup-shaped blooms.
- One of the distinctive characteristics of protea cynaroides flowers is the brightly colored outer petals, known as bracts, that encase the tightly packed florets in a cup-like shape.
- In its natural state, the protea cynaroides shrub grows quite large, requiring pruning to maintain a compact shape that showcases the impressive beauty of its artichoke-like flowers.
- When cut and arranged in a vase, the flower heads of protea cynaroides can add a stunning architectural element to any arrangement, their cup-shaped blooms a reminder of their South African provenance.