banksia

• Nom désignant tout arbuste ou arbre du genre Banksia, caractérisé par des feuilles alternes coriaces, des fleurs jaunes sans pétales souvent regroupées en inflorescences spectaculaires, et des fruits en forme de cône contenant des graines ailées.

A noun referring to any shrub or tree of the genus Banksia, characterized by alternate leathery leaves, apetalous yellow flowers often arranged in showy heads, and conelike fruit containing winged seeds.

1. Australian shrub or treeC1formalaustralian

   A shrub or tree of the genus Banksia, known for its alternate leathery leaves, apetalous yellow flowers often in showy heads, and conelike fruit with winged seeds.

   banksia

   • The banksia tree in the garden is covered in yellow flowers.
   • Banksias are a common sight in the Australian bush.
   • The conelike fruit of the banksia contains many winged seeds.