Banksia caleyi, the red lantern banksia, is a species of dense, woody
shrub of the family Proteaceae native to Western Australia. It generally
grows up to 2 m (7 ft) tall, with serrated leaves and red
inflorescences. First described by Scottish naturalist Robert Brown in
1830, it was named in honour of the English botanist George Caley. No
subspecies are recognised. It is one of three or four closely related
species within the genus with hanging inflorescences. Found from the
vicinity of Jerramungup to south and east of the Stirling Range, B.
caleyi is killed by periodic bushfires and regenerates by seed
afterwards. The species was classified as "Not Threatened" under the
Wildlife Conservation Act of Western Australia. In contrast to most
other Western Australian banksias, it appears to have some resistance to
dieback from the soil-borne water mould Phytophthora cinnamomi, and is
comparatively easy to grow in cultivation.
Read more: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banksia_caleyi>
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Today's selected anniversaries:
1710:
Queen Anne's War: French and Wabanaki forces surrendered to end
the Siege of Port Royal, giving the British permanent possession of Nova
Scotia.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Port_Royal_%281710%29>
1843:
B'nai B'rith, the oldest continually operating Jewish service
organization in the world, was founded in New York City.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%27nai_B%27rith>
1917:
At least 30,000 people witnessed the Miracle of the Sun in the
fields of Cova da Iria near Fátima, Portugal.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_of_the_Sun>
1972:
Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crashed into a remote area in
the Andes mountains near the border of Chile and Argentina; the
remaining 16 survivors were not rescued until December 23.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uruguayan_Air_Force_Flight_571>
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Wiktionary's word of the day:
hogshead:
1. (Britain) An English measure of capacity for liquids, containing 63
wine gallons, or about 52½ imperial gallons; a half pipe.
2. A large barrel or cask of indefinite contents, especially one
containing from 100 to 140 gallons.
<https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/hogshead>
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Wikiquote quote of the day:
It was painful for me several years ago when several friends were
arrested. I said nothing. I didn’t want to lose my job or my freedom.
I worried about my family. I have made a different choice now. I have
left my home, my family and my job, and I am raising my voice. To do
otherwise would betray those who languish in prison. I can speak when so
many cannot. I want you to know that Saudi Arabia has not always been as
it is now. We Saudis deserve better.
--Jamal Khashoggi
<https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Jamal_Khashoggi>
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