Thursday 19 July 2007

The Banksia

banksia

The banksia is a native flower of Australia and is quite common in most areas. It is a popular garden plant for those folk who enjoy growing and promoting native gardens.
There are about 71 species of
banksia's.

Some have been featured in Australian children's books as "the banksia man" character.

This plant is flowering at the Port of Brisbane Visitors Centre.

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