Protea flower and plant survived a bush fire in an infertile area at Pringle bay, Cape

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Proteas are South African fynbos (fine bush) plants which use the intense heat fire as a necessary stage for their seeds to germinate. These flowers have been burnt and are awaiting the rains . Pringle Bay, Western Cape, South Africa.

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Location: Pringle Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
Photo credit: © Mike Wesson / Alamy / Afripics
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