The Banksia integrifolia subsp. integrifolia is a plant of the order Proteales. They are sometimes commonly known as the coast Banksias, but this name may be applicable to several species.
This species differes from B. integrifolia subsp. compar by having smaller yet broader leaves. The distribution of Banksias range from the coast line to the fringes of rainforests up to 50km from the coast. They are endemic to Australia and can be found from Bundaberg to Geelong.
The growth habit is generally a tree up to 20m tall. The flowers are a pale yellow and tend to attract a large number of pollinators including insects, birds and even mammals.
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