King of the Fynbos, Protea cynaroides, South Africa's national flower.

King of the Fynbos, Protea cynaroides, South Africa's national flower.
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The folllowing picture from Kirstenbosch Botanical garden is self-explanatory.
My pictures of butterflies and other insects, orchids and other native flowers from the UK feature in illustrated talks that I give.  Please see www.peterlovetttalks.co.uk for information.  The same site lists the historical talks that I give, including the "Influence of invasions on the English Language", "A history of the Adur valley and seven 1,000 year old churches",   "The American revolutionary war", "The exotic flowers, nuts spices and vegetables of St Lucia" and "A history of Cuckfield."