Different Types Of a Banksia

Banksia

The banksia is a native flowering plant that grows in Australia. If we smack the flower on our hands it gives us nectar. The flower is not edible itself but it is full to the brim with pollen. Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820 ), who, in 1770, was the first European to collect specimens of these plants.

The banksia is a rather ferney flower then a rubbery flower like a daisy. Banksias are a bushy fern that will not harm people if they touch it. Be careful because sometimes ants come out of a banksia if people touch it. Ants and bees pollinate them.

The banksia is a native tree to Australia with over 170 species! The banksia has 3 different colours that is white, red and yellow. finally, if people want to buy a banksia on ebay it is only $36.00 dollars.