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Showy banksia - Banksia speciosa It naturally occurs in West Australia. This one I uploaded was mostlikely intentionally planted where I observed it. Australia,Banksia speciosa,Geotagged,Showy banksia,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Showy banksia - Banksia speciosa

It naturally occurs in West Australia. This one I uploaded was mostlikely intentionally planted where I observed it.

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The Showy banksia

"Banksia speciosa", commonly known as the showy banksia, is a species of large shrub or small tree in the family Proteaceae. It is found on the south coast of Western Australia between Hopetoun and the Great Australian Bight, growing on white or grey sand in shrubland.

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Similar species: Proteales
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Nov 19, 2025. Captured Nov 18, 2025 15:21 in Heysen Trail, Waitpinga SA 5211, Australia.
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  • iPhone 11
  • f/1.8
  • 1/428s
  • ISO32
  • 4.25mm