Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4 Western Australia, Series 4
Volume 1
Number 5 May, 1960 Article 18
1-1-1960
Honey flora calendar for June Honey flora calendar for June
R S. Coleman
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^hroneu ^jriora (calendar for Ai une
COMPILED BY R. S. COLEMAN, APICULTURAL SECTION, WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE BOTANICAL BRANCH
Red or Firewood Banksia
Acorn, Silver Orange Banksia
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Holly Leaved Banksia
Fox Banksia
SUky Blood Flower
One-sided Bottlebrush
Kerosene Bush
Botanical Name
Banksia MmzUtii R.Br.
B. prionolet Lindl.
B. ilicifolia K.Br
B. tpkaerocarpa B.Br.
L'aUilhammu tanquin- nu Lablll.
C. quadrifitiut K.Br.
Danetia Aihbyi B.
L. Burtt.
D. Frateri B.Br
Where Found
Coastal sandplain ,.,
Coastal In Inland sandplain areas
Low areas but not swamp In coastal plain
Widespread
Widespread ; seems to like rocky slopes either lime or iron- stone
Widespread
North of Dongara ....
Wagin, N'arrogln main area, to Dongara and south In wldte gum country
Honey
Quality quantity
Good
Poor
Unknown
Poor
Dark, good quality
Poor
First quality
Doubtful
Poor-Good (conflict- ing reports)
Poor-Good
Uncertain
Poor
Excellent
Good
Good
Doubtful
Quality of Pollen
Unknown
Good
Good
Unknown
Good
Excellent
Good
Good
Remarks
Grows In association with othor plants. Koeps brood raising going.
Differing views held on this Banksia ; probably good producer In some areas, its main fault is that tight cones trap bees.
Long (lowering. Small areas only.
Often in area where bees build up ; could contribute to build up.
Flowers over a long period.
Good producer, June, July, August. Good builder of strength.
Found on Ironstone outings and sandstone ; likes clay soil and gravelly soils best; produces a fortnight after the opening rains.
This plant closely resembles D. Athbyi and should give similar results ; no reports coming to hand.
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