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barney · 02-26-2014, 08:08 PM

I think it is an Australian grevillea, possibly Grevillea robusta which is a handsome tree up to 15 mtrs & has beautiful large golden flowers turned upward like hairbrushes lying on their backs! Nectar eating birds & bees are very attracted to them,& they were a source of honey tasting delights to Aboriginals in forested areas! Being QLD forest trees originally they can only take very light frosts!

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barney Find me on the map! Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 34 BananaBucks : 8,194 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 6 Times Was Thanked 54 Times in 24 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 3 Times	Re: Anyone know what this is? I think it is an Australian grevillea, possibly Grevillea robusta which is a handsome tree up to 15 mtrs & has beautiful large golden flowers turned upward like hairbrushes lying on their backs! Nectar eating birds & bees are very attracted to them,& they were a source of honey tasting delights to Aboriginals in forested areas! Being QLD forest trees originally they can only take very light frosts!