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The plant species Banksia was named after Sir Joseph Banks.
Sir Joseph Bankswas one of the botanists aboard James Cook's ship, the Endeavour, which sailed between 1768 and 1771.
The name Banksia was selected and made public in April 1782 by Carl von Linne or Carolus Linnaeus the Younger
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∙ 13y ago- Banks Peninsula - a peninsula of volcanic origin on the east coast of the south island of New Zealand.
- Bankstown - a suburb in southwest Sydney
- Cape Banks - the northern headland of botany Bay
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∙ 12y agoThe banksia genus of plants is named after him. See the Related Link.
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Who is sir Joseph banks family?
his father is William Banks and his mother is Sarah banks, You won't get your information by searching their names on Goggle. I already tried that so you have to search Sir Joseph banks name and try to find out about them
What was the name of the chief botanist who was assigned to James Cook's first expedition?
Joseph Banks
How did Botany Bay get its name?
Botany Bay's original name, as given by James Cook, was "Stingray Harbour". However, it was later changed to "Botany Bay" because of the many new and unique plant species that Cook's botanists (Sir Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander) found, classified and catalogued there.
What was the name of the scientist who was on captain cooks ship?
James Cook took a number of scientists on board ship. Among them were three botanists: Sir Joseph Banks, and Swedish and Finnish botanists Daniel Solander and Dr Herman Spöring, who together made the first major collection of Australian flora, describing many species new to science.
What place was named by a man on Captain Cook's ship who studied plants?
The name of the place is Botany Bay, and was named by the botanist Sir Joseph Banks because of its diverse range of flora.
Who are banksias name after?
Joseph Banks
Who is sir Joseph banks family?
his father is William Banks and his mother is Sarah banks, You won't get your information by searching their names on Goggle. I already tried that so you have to search Sir Joseph banks name and try to find out about them
What was the name of the chief botanist who was assigned to James Cook's first expedition?
Joseph Banks
What is the scientific name for the Joseph's coat fountain plant?
Phulpatta
Where does the name bankstown come from?
it was named bankstown in honour of Sir Joseph Banks by Govenor Hunter
How did Botany Bay get its name?
Botany Bay's original name, as given by James Cook, was "Stingray Harbour". However, it was later changed to "Botany Bay" because of the many new and unique plant species that Cook's botanists (Sir Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander) found, classified and catalogued there.
What companion did Captain Cook name Botany Bay after?
James Cook (not yet a captain) did not name Botany Bay after any of his companions. Botany Bay was so named because of the many varieties of new plant life that botanist Sir Joseph Banks noted.
Is Joseph Banks an Australian?
No, Sir Joseph Banks was an English born botanist who travelled on Captain James Cook's first voyage from 1768 to 1771. He is credited with the discovery by western science of many of Australia's unique plants, many of which bear his name.
What is the name of a small Australian native tree which was named after Sir Joseph Banks?
That is "Banksia" and they are comprised of about 170 plants in the genus Proteaceae
How did kangarroos get their name?
The name is supposed to be an Aborigine word from Queensland, used by Captain Cook and Joseph Banks during the voyages of discovery. However the name has not been verified to come from any native language
What was the name of the scientist who was on captain cooks ship?
James Cook took a number of scientists on board ship. Among them were three botanists: Sir Joseph Banks, and Swedish and Finnish botanists Daniel Solander and Dr Herman Spöring, who together made the first major collection of Australian flora, describing many species new to science.
Which three men are listed by name in Luke's genealogy of Jesus?
A:In Luke's genealogy, 77 men are all listed by name. In the list, there are 3 men called Joseph, in addition to the New Testament Joseph himself.
