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