What is banksia baueri?

Banksia baueri, also known as Bauer's banksia, is a small to medium-sized shrub that is endemic to the south coast of Western Australia. It typically grows up to 5 meters tall and 3 meters wide, and has cylindrical flower spikes that are deep yellow or orange-red in color. The foliage of Banksia baueri is dark green and leathery, with serrated edges. It belongs to the family Proteaceae, which is known for its unique flower structure, with the "inflorescence" composed of many small flowers surrounded by colorful bracts.

Banksia baueri is an important plant in the ecology of its native habitat, as it provides a valuable source of nectar and pollen for birds and insects. The plant is adapted to the sandy, nutrient-poor soils and dry, Mediterranean climate of Western Australia, and can also tolerate salt spray and coastal winds. In cultivation, Banksia baueri is often used as a feature plant in gardens and landscaping, as well as for cut flowers in the floral industry. However, the species is classified as "vulnerable" under the Australian government's Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, due to habitat loss and fragmentation caused by human activities such as land clearing and urbanization.