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Orange Banksia

There are a 173 species of Banksia in the plant family Proteaceae, and all but one occur naturally only in Australia. Banksias were named after Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820), and are recognised by their characteristic flower spikes and fruiting "cones". Banksia produce large amounts of nectar that provide a food source for many native wildlife.

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There are a 173 species of Banksia in the plant family Proteaceae, and all but one occur naturally only in Australia. Banksias were named after Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820), and are recognised by their characteristic flower spikes and fruiting "cones". Banksia produce large amounts of nectar that provide a food source for many native wildlife.