Banksia oblongifolia
Scientific Name

Banksia oblongifolia
Family: Proteaceae

Flowering Time

March to July. Pale yellow spike up to 10cm high.

Habitat

Found commonly throughout the Sydney region on sandstone and Castlereagh soils. The underside of the variably toothed leaves have a thick rusty felt running along the main leaf vein.

Stands to 2 metres.

Can be confused with Banksia integrifolia and Banksia serrata.
References

Robinson, L. (1991). Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney. 2nd ed. Kangaroo Press, Roseville.
Banksia oblongifolia
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