Banksia integrifolia

Name and publication

Banksia integrifolia L.f., Suppl. Pl. 127 (1782).

Description

The coast banksia bears aggregate, cone-like fruits that are grey, oblong to cylindrical, 7-17 cm long x 7-8 cm wide, with numerous brown protruding follicles, 8-17 mm long, usually containing two black, winged, ovate seeds.

Nativity and distribution

Banksia integrifolia is native to Australia.

Family

Proteaceae

 fruit; photo by Lyndon Photography

fruit; photo by Lyndon Photography