Banksias
Banksia is an iconic Australian plant, with all but one known species occuring naturally only in Australia. Banksias were named after Sir Joseph Banks - back in 1770, he was the first European to collect specimens of these plants.
These Australian wildflowers and popular garden plants have characteristic flower spikes, or candles, and their fruits, or "cones", make banksias very distinctive . Banksias range in size from prostrate woody shrubs to trees up to 30 metres tall.
Banksia grardneri (Prostrate banksia) Found near Albany (Western Australia), in the Regional Wildflower Garden, in September 2021. I am fascinated by the perfect shapes in nature when I come across them! I have been thinking about a special project for my photography incorporating all the geometric shapes that I can find in beautiful Australian flora.
Banksia coccinea (Scarlet Banksia), native to Western Australia. Photo taken in Kings Park and Botanic Garden (Perth, WA) in June 2021.
Banksia menziesii (Firewood Banksia), native to Western Australia. Photo taken in Bold Park (Perth, WA) in July 2021.
Dry flower of Banksia menziesii (Firewood Banksia), native to Western Australia. Photo taken in Bold Park (Perth, WA) in July 2021.
Seed pod (or cone) of Banksia menziesii (Firewood Banksia), native to Western Australia. Photo taken in Bold Park (Perth, WA) in July 2021.
Banksia media (Southern Plains Banksia)
Banksia menziesii (Firewood Banksia)
Banksia media (Southern Plains Banksia)
Banksia menziesii (Firewood Banksia)
Banksia pulchella (Teasel Banksia)
Banksia prionotes (Acorn Banksia)
Banksia baxteri (Bird's Nest Banksia)
Banksia burdettii
Banksia violacea (Violet banksia)