Queen Protea Flower a luxurious tropical flower that sports fuzzy pink petals and a black tipped center. Exotic and jaw dropping, this bloom would be perfectly decorating the tables of a birthday party or tropical wedding. A member of one of the oldest families of flowers on earth, protea flowers date back 300 million years and, according to Greek legend, are named after Proteus the son of Poseidon. Incredibly mystical and slightly mysterious, protea flowers symbolize transformation, diversity and courage.