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Banksia oblongifolia, Georges River National Park
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
Order:	Proteales
Family:	Proteaceae
Genus:	Banksia
Subgenus:	Banksia
Section:	Banksia
Series:	Salicinae
Species:	B. oblongifolia
Binomial name
*Banksia oblongifolia* Cav.

Distribution of B. oblongifolia (green)
Synonyms
Banksia salicifolia Cav. Banksia latifolia var. minor Maiden & Camfield Banksia robur var. minor (Maiden & Camfield) Maiden & Betche Banksia integrifolia var. oblongifolia (Cav.) Domin

Banksia oblongifolia, commonly known as the fern-leaved, dwarf or rusty banksia, is a shrub found in Glasshouse Mountains. It can be found in the central part of the east coast of Australia, from about Wollogong, New South Wales, to Rockhampton, Queensland.

Images for kids

Leaf undersides showing the prominent rusty midrib, a key distinguishing feature
Old bare spike with follicles, Stanwell Tops, New South Wales
New stems arising from the woody lignotuber after bushfire, also showing the rusty new growth, Lane Cove National Park
Habit, Royal National Park
Honeybees visiting an inflorescence partway through anthesis

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