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2 unusual facts about Banksia repens


Banksia repens

Robert Brown was familiar with Labillardière's work when he arrived in Australia on the HMS Investigator under Matthew Flinders in late 1801.

However Labillardière convinced d'Entrecasteaux to search for another day, and was rewarded not only with the recovery of Riche, but also with the collection of several highly significant botanical specimens, including the first specimens of Anigozanthos (Kangaroo Paw), Nuytsia floribunda (West Australian Christmas Tree), Banksia nivea (Honeypot Dryandra) and B. repens.



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