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Banksia spinulosa inflorescence Commonly known as Hairpin Banksia, (after the deep brown/red stamens), this eastern Australian native woody shrub flowers from autumn through winter. Each inflorescence is 75-100 mm wide and up to 450 mm long.<br />
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Like other banksias, Banksia spinulosa plays host to a wide variety of pollinators and is a vital source of nectar in autumn and through the winter months. <br />
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Banksia spinulosa inflorescence

Commonly known as Hairpin Banksia, (after the deep brown/red stamens), this eastern Australian native woody shrub flowers from autumn through winter. Each inflorescence is 75-100 mm wide and up to 450 mm long.

Like other banksias, Banksia spinulosa plays host to a wide variety of pollinators and is a vital source of nectar in autumn and through the winter months.

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The Hairpin Banksia

"Banksia spinulosa", the hairpin banksia, is a species of woody shrub, of the genus "Banksia" in the family Proteaceae, native to eastern Australia.

Similar species: Proteales

Species identified by Ruth Spigelman

By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Mar 30, 2020. Captured Mar 25, 2020 10:32 in 84 Rowan Cres, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.

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NIKON D850
f/10.0
10/2000s
ISO250
105mm

Captured in the fall. More fall photos.