Sunday, April 29, 2007

Banksia.

There is no doubt we have an unusual collection of plants in this region. I'm sure Banksia originated here and is evergreen and in bloom at this time.
I am stressing the unlikely appearance of the tree rather than any terrific photographic study.
Sir Joe Banks (hence Banksia) was a naturalist around at the start of European interest in Terra Australis.

3 comments:

lv2scpbk said...

You're right, this is unusal. At least I've never seen them in our area.

Irina said...

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What an interesting tree! Is it some kind of pine?

Kate said...

Fascinating! They look like corn cobs and the yellow against the green branches make for a vivid contrast.