The Van Stadens Wildflower Reserve west of Port Elizabeth is one of the best and easiest accessible areas around to see proteas and other species in the Cape Floral Kingdom. Flowers like the King Protea, South Africa's national flower, and the Pin Cushion Protea is found in abundance and when in flower is a real treat to see along one of the reserve's two trails. I try to visit the reserve at least once or twice a year, even if its just for a quick stop while driving past on the N2, and there is always something to be seen and photographed. Even better when I found this King Protea in such a position that I could show the Van Stadens Bridge in the background.
Friday, November 8, 2013
Kings Protea in Van Stadens Wildflower Reserve
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Port Elizabeth,
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