A king protea flower photographed in Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town.

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These flowers were in perfect condition as they had just come out in the spring.

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Size: 5906px × 3937px
Location: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa.
Photo credit: © David G Richardson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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