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Swamp banksia
Banksia littoralis

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 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.

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
FamilyProteaceae
Scientific nameBanksia littoralis
Noongar namepungura
Common nameswamp banksia
Growthtree or shrub
Height1.5m - 12m
Conservation statusNot threatened
Florabase profile
Banksia littoralis Swamp banksia 04 WEB
Banksia littoralis swamp banksia tree 03 WEB
Banksia littoralis swamp banksia leaves 01 WEB