Banksia Spinulosa by petercp
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Description
The Hairpin Banksia (Banksia spinulosa) is a species of woody shrub, of the genus Banksia in the Proteaceae family, native to eastern Australia. Widely distributed, it is found as an understorey plant in open dry forest or heathland from Victoria to north Queensland, generally on sandstone though sometimes also clay soils. It generally grows as a small shrub to 2 metres (7 ft) in height, though can be a straggly tree to 6 metres (20 ft). It has long narrow leaves with inflorescences which can vary considerably in coloration; while the spikes are gold or less commonly yellowish, the emergent styles may be a wide range of colours–from black, purple, red, orange or yellow.
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Comments (22)
Pippin_Mariane
It is so amazing how Mother Earth is showing up her dresses so to speak, wonderful shot Peter ^¿^
Amosicho
Wonderful shot!!!
Meisiekind
I have never seen anything like this! Fantastic image and wonderful narrative! Thanks for sharing! :)
durleybeachbum
What an amazing bloom! This is such a sharp pic, wonderful, you can see how it got its common name!
Dreamingbee
stunning shot -so fine detailed - and the colors are amazing
mambo
Perfect shot and light's
CavalierLady
What a fascinating plant! Your detail, light and color are really superb! Excellent capture!
tennesseecowgirl
Excellent.. and great lighting.
flora-crassella
what a interesting "thing"! Great photo!
MC-Jay-One
Excellent macro shot, very interesting plant!
lucindawind
what an amazing flower ...beautiful shot !
MrsRatbag
Oh my, what an unusual bloom! Almost prehistoric...wonderful capture!
Flint_Hawk
Fascinating & wonderful!
kgb224
Wonderful capture.
Lisa.P
Beautiful flower, and im sure it would attract the most spectacular native birds. Great shot!
Pottaroo
Lovely flower, great macro
sandra46
superlative!!!!!!!!
flavia49
wonderful!
lior
Excellent capture and so wonderful golden colors!
auntietk Online Now!
What a fascinating bloom, and gorgeous light!
helanker
OHHH MYY ! Look at that. It is AMAZING and mighty beautiful. A really brilliant capture.
danapommet
This is an exceptional capture Peter. Love the color, detail and texture. Looks like a device to store tiny fish hooks. Thanks for the narrative - always ready to learn something new. Dana