Bull Banksia, Poolgarla, Mangite, Beera, Boolgalla, Boorarup
Banksia grandis
Family: Proteaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows up to 5-10 m high and spreads 3-8 m wide. The leaves are large. They can be 50 cm long. They are held in clumps. They have triangular lobes arranged along a central spine. It has large flower spikes. They are pale yellow and 40 cm long.
There are about 75 Banksia species. They are mostly in Australia.
Where it is found
It grows in SW regions of Western Australia. It suits temperate and semiarid regions. It can grow on alkaline soils. It can stand light frosts. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The flowers are soaked in water to produce a sweet drink. The nectar is also soaked directly from the plant. It also has edible grubs.
Edible parts
Nectar
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.