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Banksia infructescence with seed follicles Endemic to this country and unique in every way, these plants are easily recognised by their characteristic flower spikes and fruiting cones. Banksia range in size from prostrate woody shrubs to trees up to 30 metres tall. <br /> Banksia are naturally adapted to the presence of regular bushfires in our landscape. Fire stimulates the opening of these seed-bearing follicles and also the germination of seed in the ground. <br /> 15 cm length Australia,Flora,Geotagged,Proteaceae,Proteales,Spring,banksia,botany,infructescence,seed follicles,seed head Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Banksia infructescence with seed follicles

Endemic to this country and unique in every way, these plants are easily recognised by their characteristic flower spikes and fruiting cones. Banksia range in size from prostrate woody shrubs to trees up to 30 metres tall.
Banksia are naturally adapted to the presence of regular bushfires in our landscape. Fire stimulates the opening of these seed-bearing follicles and also the germination of seed in the ground.
15 cm length

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    Christine Young
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    Stunning shot, Ruth. The colors and textures are so rich and beautiful. Posted 6 years ago

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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Dec 2, 2018. Captured Nov 20, 2018 13:35 in 59 Merewether St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO200
  • 100mm

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