Matchstick Banksia

Banksia cuneata or Quairading Banksia.

Threatened Flora (Declared Rare Flora — Extant)

 

The flowers on this plant change as they age.

Young plants are a beautiful pink with green tips - hence the name - Matchstick Banksia.

The flowers open showing yellow and age to orange.

Flowering time - September to December.

 

Photos: Fred

 

Wikipedia has a very interesting article about the plant including its history.

 

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