#BloomScrolling while strolling on #Bunurong country near #Kilkunda coastal vicinity also known as Boonwurrung Country, traditional lands of the Bunurong people of the #Kulin nation in south-eastern Victoria, Australia, stretching from the Werribee River to Wilson's Promontory.
https://www.bunuronglc.org/rap-map.html
Unexpected #pollinators: Forget cheese, these #mice prefer nectar https://phys.org/news/2024-10-unexpected-pollinators-cheese-mice-nectar.html
Does #pollination by non-flying #mammals contribute substantially to fruit set of #Banksia (#Proteaceae)? A test in four species with contrasting floral traits https://academic.oup.com/botlinnean/advance-article/doi/10.1093/botlinnean/boae061/7818956
"While pollination by #rodents is known in several #plants from Africa, this is the first evidence of an Australian plant primarily being pollinated by rodents."
Banksia trees are common in Victoria, with Coast Banksia near the sea, and these Silver Banksia in the woodlands.The flowers are at their best when young and fresh - like this one!
#Photography #Nature #NaturePhotography #Wildflowers #FlowersOfMastodon #Banksia #Macro #SilverBanksia #BanksiaMarginata #FreshFlower #Victoria #Australia
#Sewing people here, have any of you made the Muna & Broad #Banksia #bralette and are using it as a workout bra?
I'm not looking for something with super high support because I'm currently not doing high-impact exercise. I'm looking for something to keep my chest in check a bit while I'm doing weight/machine training.
#BanksiaPraemorsa, commonly known as the cut-leaf banksia, is a species of shrub or tree; it’s a #Banksia.
It occurs in a few isolated populations on the south coast of Western Australia.
Grows well here in #Melbs and they’re displaying in abundance in gardens throughout our grand city atm, during mid-winter!
The woody spiked head is a greeny -yellow colour, on this one anyways.
Many I’ve noticed present in various colours; some rustic brown, others a deep red too. Just beautiful.
The detail of the rough, woody florettes are astounding.
#Altext, second pic.
I love #Banksia flowers: there's something about them that speaks to me. They're also very tactile.
Here's a Banksia for your #Bloomscrolling pleasure: B.Spinulosa X Ericafolia "Bird Song" which is planted outside my bedroom.
PS describing Banksias in Alt Text is tricky: any feedback would be appreciated
#BanksiaSpinulosa, the hairpin banksia, is a species of woody shrub, of the genus #Banksia in the family Proteaceae.
It is native to eastern Australia. Widely distributed, it is found in open dry forest or heathland from Victoria to northern Queensland.
These have just appeared recently I believe, here in a public space in #clayton #melbourne #Australia.
They’re growing in abundance.
I think they look lovely in the post-rain, just prior to sunset a mo ago.
#banksia marginata… also known as the #silverbanksia, is a woody shrub in the plant (a #Banksia) found throughout much of southeastern Australia.
The yellow inflorescences (flower spikes) bloom from late summer to early winter. The flower spikes fade to brown and then grey and develop woody follicles which drop seeds.
You can see this one, pictured in #Warburton #Australia - and the various inflorescence stages. Some are blooming beautifully, whilst others are almost at the seeding stage.
I was taken with this shrub… it was growing in a public reserve in the centre of town.
Just gorgeous!
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