Dispersal: Seed

Distribution from the Australasian Virtual Herbarium. CC-BY 3.0 AU
Distribution from the Australasian Virtual Herbarium. CC-BY 3.0 AU
 Recognition
  • a large and erect shrub with compressed stems.
  • its leaves are terete and spiny, and usually hairless at maturity.
  • its flower stalks glabrous and 3-5 mm long.
  • its fruit 2-2.5 cm long and seeds 1.7-2.0 cm long.
 Images
© Landcare Research
© Landcare Research
Weeds Key – interactive key to the weed species of New Zealand
 References
Biosecurity New Zealand 2012: Regional Pest Management Strategies Database. http://www.biosecurityperformance.maf.govt.nz/
Howell, C. 2008: Consolidated list of environmental weeds in New Zealand. DOC Research & Development Series 292: 42. [as Hakea suaveolens R.Br.]