# New tropical protea flowers expand floriculture opportunities across Hawaiʻi

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- Published: 2026-10-29T15:30:01+00:00
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- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-tropical-protea-floriculture-opportunities-hawaii.html
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Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR) have bred new "tropical" pincushion protea (Leucospermum) hybrids that bloom near sea level, reducing local reliance on imported flowers.

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