A shimmering wetland banksia
The least prolific of any of the Park's canopy tree species, the swamp banksia is hard to come by in your day-to-day exploring.
As expected, with the name 'swamp banksia', this species likes to keep its feet wet (so to speak!) so may only be found in the dampland areas of the Park. With historic clearing having taken place largely around these areas, there are few specimens remaining outside of the Woodland Reserve conservation facility.
This species can be identified, along with its location, by the large yellow cones that flowers during autumn and winter and subtle silvery effect from the foliage.
One specimen, planted in 2011 in the Children's Forest, still survives despite its drier position. Look for it in Stage 11, near the log bridge crossing from Stage 1.
| INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Family | Proteaceae |
| Scientific name | Banksia littoralis |
| Noongar name | pungura |
| Common name | swamp banksia |
| Growth | tree or shrub |
| Height | 1.5m - 12m |
| Flowers | yellow, orange March to August |
| Conservation status | Not threatened |
