Banksia is among the most famous floral symbols in Australia. It’s named after an English explorer and naturalist – Sir Joseph Banks, who collected and described these plants during his expedition to Australia.
Banksia is a genus of about 100 species[1] in the Proteaceae plant family and is native to Australia and South Africa. These popular garden plants and Australian wildflowers are easily recognized by their characteristic fruity “cones” and buds as well as flower spikes.
