Species Protea speciosa
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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 speciosa:
From the Latin speciosa / speciosus meaning ‘beautiful’
Scientific name:
Unknown
Localities:
Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Protologue:
Mant. Pl. Altera 191 (1771)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1771
Observations of Taxon
Protea speciosa
Locality:
Name of observer:
Cameron McMaster (David)
Date observed:
14/12/2007 - 6:08pm
Collection:
Protea speciosa
Name of observer:
Observer unknown (David)
Date observed:
16/12/2016 - 9:26pm
Collection:
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