The protea flower has made its way into decor trends for good reason. With its striking spikes and vibrant hues of pink, red, yellow, orange, or white, it makes a perfect statement piece for a home ...

The protea family is primarily found south of the equator in Africa and Australia. It includes macadamia, banksias, grevilleas and stenocarpus. Of all the many floral choices available in the ...

Proteas are one of the most fascinating and varied genera native to our shared Mediterranean climate, owning an almost mythical reputation for equal parts beauty and fussiness. P. burchellii carries ...

You may be inspired to pet some of the furry ones, stroking plush, spotted tips and scalloped edges while holding them close. The brightly plumed, spiky ones may prompt you to recall your coral reef ...

On his farm two hours north of Johannesburg, Nico Thuynsma gestured towards thousands of orange, yellow and pink proteas in flower and thriving 1,500 kilometres (930 miles) from their natural home at ...

Unique micro-organisms, such as fungi and mites, living on Africa’s protea flowers sustain a miniature ecosystem, which allow the plants to disperse and maintain a highly diverse and constant gene ...

KHON2’s Wake Up 2day and Living808 present a special series from the Island of Hawaii. Trini Kaopuiki went exploring and found the joys of a staycation on Hawaii’s largest island. Proteas are not your ...

Journey up steep terrain in San Diego County to see how farmers grow protea flowers. Journey up steep terrain in San Diego County to see how farmers grow protea flowers for bouquets. Protea flowers ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American It's Independence Day here in the United ...