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genus banksia

/ˈdʒiːnəs ˈbæŋksiə/

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/ˈdʒiːnəs ˈbæŋksiə/C1formalscientific
  • ruТаксономический термин, обозначающий род цветковых растений семейства Протейные, произрастающих в Австралии, характеризующихся характерными соцветиями-колосьями и деревянистыми шишками с семенами.

A taxonomic term referring to a genus of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, native to Australia, characterized by distinctive flower spikes and woody seed cones.

  1. Genus of flowering plantsC2formalaustralian

    A genus of around 170 species of flowering plants in the family Proteaceae, native to Australia, characterized by their distinctive flower spikes and woody seed cones.

    ruРод Банксия

    • The genus Banksia is named after the naturalist Sir Joseph Banks.
    • Many species of the genus Banksia are adapted to fire-prone environments.
    • The flower spikes of the genus Banksia are a rich source of nectar for birds and insects.