Promoted
Banksia serrata - Saw Banksia - The Banksia Buzz Band
The fruits of banksias (called follicles) are hard and woody and are often grouped together to resemble cones (which they are not - true cones are produced only by conifers).
The fruits protect the seeds from foraging animals and from fire. In many species the fruits will not open until they have been burnt or completely dried out.
https://www.anbg.gov.au/banksia/
"Banksia serrata", commonly known as old man banksia, saw banksia, saw-tooth banksia and red honeysuckle, is a species of woody shrub or tree of the genus "Banksia" in the family Proteaceae. Native to the east coast of Australia, it is found from Queensland to Victoria with outlying populations on Tasmania and Flinders Island.
Similar species: Proteales
By Calbost Niel
Attribution
Uploaded Jul 19, 2021. Captured Jul 19, 2021 13:22 in 160 Mount Hay Rd, Leura NSW 2780, Australia.
comments (5)