Species Protea marginata
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Etymology of Protea:
Gk. After Proteus, a mythological sea-god, who could change his form at will, taking new shapes. Seemingly Linnaeus was so over-awed by the variety of plants sent to him from the Cape that he named the genus Protea. The authors could not confirm this.
Etymology of marginata:
From the Latin marginatus meaning ‘with a defined edge’ or 'to border'
Scientific name:
Protea marginata Willd.
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Protologue:
Enum. Pl. Suppl. (Willdenow) 7 (1814)
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Year published:
1814
Observations of Taxon
Protea marginata
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
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