Brookvale Public School
 
Dagger Bush
 
 
By Farah and Hoa

Common Name : Dagger Bush

Botanical Name :  Hakea Teretifolia

Location Found : Dee Why Headland

Plant Height : Shrub, 2-3 metres

Flower colour : White/cream

Flower size : 1-2 centimetres

Leaf size : 2-3 centimetres

Leaf shape : Very thin needle like with very sharp points

Other Information :

This bush a common plant in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. The flower that is straight and then curls up at the end. The seeds are between the leaves and flower.  It is also a brownish.