showy dryandra

Banksia formosa (R.Br.) A.R.Mast & K.R.Thiele

Banksia formosa is a shrub species endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It is characterized by pinnatipartite leaves with up to forty triangular lobes on each side, and produces up to more than two hundred golden orange flowers. The plant also features up to sixteen egg-shaped follicles in each head.

Description

Banksia formosa (R.Br.) A.R.Mast & K.R.Thiele belongs to the family Proteaceae and is native to Western Australia. This species is distinguished by its pinnatipartite leaves and clusters of golden orange flowers. It was published in 2007 and is commonly known as showy dryandra.