Not many flowers are lucky enough to survive the changing times of our planet. Proteas are not only ancient but beautiful and truly one of a kind. Want to learn more about this exotic beauty? Keep on reading! Origin Proteas have existed for more than 300 million years! It is believed that the flower originated in the supercontinent Gondwana, way before the continental drift happened. Just think about it for a minute. This exotic bloom existed even before the Jurassic period. What?! Everytime you look at a protea, think about the history it represents, for a moment you’re having a quick look at Earth’s past. Symbolism Protea derives from the name Proteus, the son of the Greek God Poseidon. Proteus was known to be a shapeshifter and because of this ability, it was thought appropriate to name the flower after him. The variety of colors, shapes, and size of the flower is a perfect representation of those shapeshifting abilities. Color Meanings Yellow: [...]