The term SOUTH AFRICAN SHRUB refers to three plants native to South Africa: Protea (6 letters), COCA (4 letters), and Spekboom (8 letters). Protea is a genus of flowering plants, with over 1, 400 species found in the Southern Hemisphere. COCA is a genus of shrubs and small trees, with around 200 species found in tropical and subtropical regions. Spekboom is a succulent plant, with its leaves being used as a food source for animals and humans.