Greek legend tells us that protea were named after Proteus, the son of Poseidon. A sea god who had the power to know all things past, present and future, Proteus was defiant and preferred to nap on the island of Pharos rather than prophesize. To deter those seeking his insights, he would change his shape at will, and it’s said that the protea flower was named after him because it, too, presents itself in an astounding variety of shapes, sizes, hues and textures to make up more than 1,400 varieties. Pick one of these for your sweetheart and you’ll be winning. Don’t say we didn’t tell you.
Also known as the Flame Lily, the Gloriosa is a flower from the Colchiaceae family, that has adapted to the summer rainfall of tropical Africa and Asia. The Flame Lily is distinct primarily for their inverted petals and spectacular colors, ranging from a greenish yellow to orange to red and sometimes a deep pinkish red. Don’t put them in your mouth though, they’re slightweight toxic. 
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