Hakea lissocarpha

Scientific name

Hakea lissocarpha

Common name

Honeybush

Plant description

A prickly shrub that grows to 2m, well back from the beach on sand over limestone. The clustered flowers are honey perfumed and provide a good pollen source for bees. Cockatoos extract seeds from the grey woody fruits.

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Flower colour

White, cream, yellow, pink

Flowering months

June to September