XfrogPlants King Protea
( Prothea cynarioides )

This XfrogPlants King Protea 3D model collection contains
three
highly detailed, fully textured variations of the plant at different ages.
Bloom: Late Summer-Fall
Origin: South Africa
Environment: sub-tropical coastal chaparral, on well-drained soil
Climate: warm or mild, dry
Notes:Also known as Giant Protea, the King Protea is the national flower of South Africa. The artichoke-like appearance of the flower-heads of the King Protea lead to the specific name ‘cynaroides’, which means ‘like cynara’ (the artichoke). It is said that Protea leaves can also be used to make a tea.