Results for: Banksia

In Entertainment & Arts

What message is Margaret Preston trying to convey in the Banksia Tree?

margreat Preston is trying to express the indiginous culture through her paintings, as she was the first austrlian woman painter to realise austrlian primitivity margreat Pres… (MORE)
In Word and Phrase Origins

What is the origin of the word banksia?

Banksia is named in honour of Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820) a former President of the Royal Society who travelled with Capt. Cook.
In Home & Garden

When is the best time two cut or trim a banksia rose.?

[1] Banksia rose blooms once, and early, in the year. [2] Early flowering's done on old wood. Old wood refers to what the plant has going into the dormant season. Later flower… (MORE)
In Botany or Plant Biology

After whom are banksias named?

The species of plant known as banksia was named after Sir Joseph Banks, one of the botanists aboard James Cook's ship, the Endeavour, which sailed between 1768 and 1771. … (MORE)
In Flower Gardening

Whom is Banksia named after?

Answer #1 by Ginezumi . Sir Joseph Banks, was a member of the first great voyage [1768-1771] of Capt. James Cook. In 1770, the English botanist was the first known collector … (MORE)
In Flower Gardening

Australia has how many species of banksias?

Australia has 76 species of banksia from ground covers to medium trees. Species will die if irrigated and prefer natural rainwater. Life span is 5-10 years.
In Trees

How does the banksia adapt to its environment?

The banksia is an amazing plant that is well adapted to suit itsnative environment of Australia. . Firstly, the nature of its flower structure attracts many morebirds, anima… (MORE)
In Florists

A florist has 6 banksias 5 wattles and 4 waratahs all the flowers of each kind are different. In how many ways can she make a bunch of 10 flowers if she has to use at least 3 of each kind. 1200?

Must split 4-3-3. Banksia: 3 from 6 = 20, 4 from 6 = 15 Wattles: 3 from 5 = 10, 4 from 5 = 5 Waratahs: 3 from 4 = 4, 4 from 4 = 1 Possible combinations: 4 x B, 3 x each W: 15 … (MORE)
In Australian Plants

When do banksia trees grow?

Banksia trees are evergreen plants which are native to Australia,and therefore grow all year around. They also flower at differenttimes of the year, with many species flowerin… (MORE)
In Australian Plants

Is the banksia a flowering plant?

Yes, the banksia is a flowering plant. It has distinctive cylindrical flower spikes. An example of just one variety can be seen at the related link below.
In Australian Plants

How do banksias survive in their environment?

The banksia is a plant with unique adaptations to help it survive in its environment. Firstly, the nature of its flower structure attracts many more birds, animals and inse… (MORE)
In Trees

How does banksia adapt to its environment?

Banksia has a number of adaptations that have so far enabled the genus to survive despite dry, nutrient-poor soil, low rates of seed set, high rates of seed predation and l… (MORE)