Banksia Flower Follicles by petercp

Photography • Macro • posted on May 24, 2009

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Description

Banksia Flowers and Fruits. The flower heads are made up of hundreds (sometimes thousands) of tiny individual flowers grouped together in pairs. The colour of the flower heads usually ranges from yellow to red. Many species flower over autumn and winter. The fruits of banksias (called follicles) are hard and woody and are often grouped together to resemble cones (which they are not true cones are produced only by conifers). The fruits protect the seeds from foraging animals and from fire. In many species the fruits will not open until they have been burnt or completely dried out. Zoom in for a visual treat! Thanks everyone for your comments on my previous posts I really appreciate them. Peter.

Comments (26)

Dreamingbee

6:49AM | Sun, 24 May 2009

wow peter - i never thought anithing else - what is looking so difficult inside it .. fantastic shot and very interesting informations .. thx for sharing it ;)) hugs heike