A symbolistic portrayal of South Africa Are South Africa’s 5 national symbols timeless? Many of the country’s national symbols are on the endangered list, namely the  Blue Crane, Yellowwood tree, and the Galjoen fish. The Rainbow Nation of South Africa has 5 national symbols. Namely the King Protea flower, Blue Crane bird, Yellowwood tree, Galjoen fish, and Springbok animal. The King Protea Something unusual about this plant is that it gets its water from the fog. Moist collects on the surface of the leaves. Subsequently, the leaves absorb the moist. This beauty is not just a feast for your eyes but also a feast to sunbirds, sugarbirds, honeybees, monkey beetles,…