Hakea prostrata

Scientific name

Hakea prostrata

Common name

Harsh Hakea

Plant description

One local form is prostrate, growing on sand over limestone, but other plants are erect to 5m. The large leaves have prickly points. Clusters of flowers were used by Aborigines as a source of nectar. The woody fruits are spiked. Native bees visit the flowers for pollen and nectar.

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Flower colour

White, cream

Flowering months

August to October