Banksia laricina flowers by kalaryder
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The Rose-Fruited Banksia (Banksia laricina) is a species of shrub in the plant genus Banksia endemic to southwestern Western Australia. It derives its specific Latin name from larix or larch, which its foliage is said to resemble. The common name comes from the striking fruits which resemble wooden roses. Other common names are Rose Banksia and Pom-Pom Banksia.It grows as a woody shrub to 2 m high and wide with fine green foliage, narrow linear leaves to 1.5 cm (0.6 in) long, flowering occurs in winter. The small yellowish inflorescences are unremarkable, resembling pom-poms, and are often hidden within the foliage. These are followed by the characteristic fruiting bodies, the follicles of which are bright green when young before fading to a brown-grey colour (Wikipedia).
Photo taken in Kings Park Perth in Western Australia

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I live in beautiful Western Australia, where we are lucky to a wonderful diversity of wildflowers, many of which appear in my portfolio.

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banksia laricina, proteaceae, banksia, wildflowers, australian native plants, western australia, kings park, perth, kalaryder, rose fruited banksia

Comments

  • Fred Mitchell
    Fred Mitchell5 months ago

    Wish i could see it.

  • Thank you

    – kalaryder

  • George Petrovsky
    George Petrovsky5 months ago

    That’s a nice sharp picture Kala, I haven’t seen this one locally, must keep an eye out for it on my next visit to the Botanical Gardens. Do you have a favourite site you refer to for botanical names using a picture as a starting point? :)george

  • I use the CALM site (WA) a great deal, but also google a lot and hunt through my books. I also check out RB :)

    – kalaryder

  • Larry Davis
    Larry Davis5 months ago

    You certainly can capture the essence of a flower….
    Good one Mik.

  • Thank you Larry, such kind words :)

    – kalaryder

  • andrachne
    andrachne5 months ago

    Beautiful in all aspects.A feast for the senses!

  • Thank you ver much

    – kalaryder

  • Trish Meyer
    Trish Meyer5 months ago

    Lovely image !

  • Much appreciated Trish. Thank you

    – kalaryder