Definitions for banksia
ˈbæŋk si əbanksi·a

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. banksianoun

   any shrub or tree of the genus Banksia having alternate leathery leaves apetalous yellow flowers often in showy heads and conelike fruit with winged seeds

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. banksianoun

   A plant belonging to the genus Banksia.

2. Etymology: From the genus name Banksia.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Banksia

   Banksia is a genus of around 170 species in the plant family Proteaceae. These Australian wildflowers and popular garden plants are easily recognised by their characteristic flower spikes, and fruiting "cones" and heads. Banksias range in size from prostrate woody shrubs to trees up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall. They are found in a wide variety of landscapes: sclerophyll forest, (occasionally) rainforest, shrubland, and some more arid landscapes, though not in Australia's deserts. Heavy producers of nectar, banksias are a vital part of the food chain in the Australian bush. They are an important food source for nectarivorous animals, including birds, bats, rats, possums, stingless bees and a host of invertebrates. Further, they are of economic importance to Australia's nursery and cut flower industries. However, these plants are threatened by a number of processes including land clearing, frequent burning and disease, and a number of species are rare and endangered.

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1. banksia

   A banksia is a genus of around 170 species in the plant family Proteaceae, native to Australia. These Australian wildflowers and popular garden plants are easily recognized by their distinct flower spikes and fruiting "cones". The banksia is highly valued for its colorful, bold, and distinctive flowers. They are named after Sir Joseph Banks, the English botanist who first collected and studied them.

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1. Banksia

   Banksia is a genus of around 170 species in the plant family Proteaceae. These Australian wildflowers and popular garden plants are easily recognised by their characteristic flower spikes and fruiting "cones" and heads. When it comes to size, banksias range from prostrate woody shrubs to trees up to 30 metres tall. They are generally found in a wide variety of landscapes; sclerophyll forest, rainforest, shrubland, and some more arid landscapes, though not in Australia's deserts. Heavy producers of nectar, banksias form a vital part of the food chain in the Australian bush. They are an important food source for all sorts of nectariferous animals, including birds, bats, rats, possums, stingless bees and a host of invertebrates. Furthermore, they are of economic importance to Australia's nursery and cut flower industries. However these plants are threatened by a number of processes including land clearing, frequent burning and disease, and a number of species are rare and endangered.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Banksia

   bangk′sia, n. a genus of Australian shrubs, named in honour of Sir Joseph Banks (1744-1820).

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1. • Shrub

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How to pronounce banksia?

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How to say banksia in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of banksia in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of banksia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=banksia
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Banksia
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banksia
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=banksia
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=banksia
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=banksia