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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Proteaceae — thebanksias , with characteristic flower spikes and fruitingcones and heads, native toAustralia .
Etymologies
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I find in Sydney, the 400 to Rockdale/Banksia is a cheaper option, then train.
Finding Cheap Airport Transfers From Australian Airports | Lifehacker Australia 2009
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Usually better connections at Rockdale, as Banksia is skipped on many train services.
Finding Cheap Airport Transfers From Australian Airports | Lifehacker Australia 2009
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Several large genera, such as Banksia, Caladenia, and Leucopogon, have the centers of their distribution in the Mediterranean climate, southwestern region.
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Bagshot Sands, a 'Banksia', the wood of which is not distinguishable from that of species now living in Australia, had been obtained.
Lectures and Essays Thomas Henry Huxley 1860
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He was a friend and protector of the gumnut babies and was set upon by the nasty Banksia Men.
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Geckos are far too gentle to take on a Wicked Banksia Man.
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Angela Brkic/European Pressphoto Agency GREENING UP: One of four native Australian Banksia trees was hoisted by crane to an outdoor terrace at the nearly completed 1 Bligh Street building in Sydney's central business district Monday.
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I can remember being introduced to ‘Snugglepot and Cuddlepie’ at school, and finding the Wicked Banksia Men very frightening and nasty.
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Instead of the Airport Line train, catch a train to Rockdale or Banksia Stations and then catch the Route 400 Bus to either terminal.
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Instead of the Airport Line train, catch a train to Rockdale or Banksia Stations and then catch the Route 400 Bus to either terminal.
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