[SOLVED] Banksia ??????

[Andrew F]

Hello,

I found this Banksia in my mates front yard, growing in what seemed like 95% sand.

Anyone know the variety of this banksia????

Collection point: Port stephens for reference.








Also, what is the white fungi/growth on the trunk from where it was buried, anyone know????

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By squizzy - Banksia serrata

[squizzy]

I would be guessing that it is serrata but there may be similar varieties I am not farmiliar with.

[Stewart_Toowoomba]

Wish I had friends like yours Velvet!

Great find!

[Grant Bowie]

Could be B serrata or B aemula(Wallum or Swamp Banksia). B aemula used to be called serratafolia as it was so similar.
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Grant

[Pup]

I would be inclined to go with the consensus, of it being B, serrata as the leaves look very similar to mine. The white fungi type stuff as you call it, is probably Mycelium.I am sure the Botanist and horticulturist will know if the have a look see.


Pup

[Hornet]

I'd say serrata, very similar to the serrata we get here

[Andrew F]

Hi ,

Thank you one and all.

The white fungi i was freaking out about was: http://anpsa.org.au/APOL31/sep03-5a.html
For anyone who is interested.

[Grant Bowie]

Was the Banksia buried right up to where in effect the two trunks and new branch are growing?

grant

[Andrew F]

Yes it was.