Burma Road Banksia
Banksia scabrella or Burma Road Banksia is a lovely soft pink, very fluffy. The shrub grows to around 2m tall and flowers September to January.
Killed by fire and regenerates from seed.
Rated as Priority Four – Rare being found only in tthe Geraldton region of Western Australia, near Mt Adams.
Photo in the Banksia Garden of Kings Park Perth WA
Identified by Grady Brand – Curator Botanic Gardens and Horticulture – Kings Park.
Other information from florabase.calm.wa.gov. and anbg.gov.au
Camera: Olympus FE240 compact
Burma Road Banksia belongs to the following groups:
Endangered or Vulnerable Plants Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

kalaryder
Peter, this is the only other shot I have of the mystery flower, there were no seedpods either, unfortunately. Mik
skyhorse
I love it, still trying to see if I have a description or different shot
kalaryder replied
Thanks :)
Larry Davis
It looks to me as though it could be a hybrid of Banksia spinulosa.
Maybe B.spinulosa.. Paludosa. ( one of the white forms )
kalaryder replied
Okay will hunt that out and look, thanks Larry
Harry Oldmeadow
lovely light on a delicate subject — nicely done Mik
kalaryder replied
Thank you Harry :)
Tom Gomez
So pretty and so unusual …
kalaryder replied
Thanks Tom
helmutk
Nice capture !
kalaryder replied
Thank you again :)
Lori Peters
Lovely work!!
kalaryder replied
Thank you Lori
Ginger Barritt
Gorgeous!
kalaryder replied
Thank you kindly
maxy
These flowers are fantastic and so unusual! Love their shape – very unique and pretty! Excellent work!
kalaryder replied
Thank you, very kind :)
Peace Mitchell
Lovely composition!
kalaryder replied
Thank you and also for the fav