Banksia prionotes flower spike

Banksia prionotes

Banksia prionotes

Acorn or Saw Tooth Banksia

Size

8m

Flower Colour

orange

Flowering Dates

February, March, April, May, June, July, August

Best Seasons

summer, autumn, winter


Description

Banksia prionotes is a non-lignotuberous shrub or tree to 8m tall by 4m wide. It produces orange and white flowers towards Autumn, or in the Noongar six-seasons calendar system, Bunuru. Common to coastal and near coastal areas, it is a food source for the endangered Black Cockatoo, but can be susceptible to dieback disease.  

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