Golden Candlesticks - Banksia spinulosa - Stockfoto

A high angle shot of a Golden Candlestick (Banksia spinulosa) flower in the garden. This native nectar producing flower is a favourite among native birds and traditionally eaten by Aborigines. This orange coloured banksia, part of the Proteaceae family, is also referred to as the Hairpin Banksia which flower during the colder months of the year, adding much needed colour and food for any garden.