Dryandra nivea

(Labill.) R. Br.

Couch honeypot

Proteaceae Edible: Nectar

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Description

A small spreading shrub. It grows 15-85 cm high and spreads 0.4-2 m wide. The leaves are long and wavy and feather-like. They are 15-40 cm long by 0.5-0.8 cm wide. They have sharp tips and can be divided down to the midrib. They are white underneath. The flower heads are 2.5 cm long by 4 cm wide. The flowers heads have several colours. They are bronze, pink and green. They are cup like.

Edible Uses

The nectar is consumed.

Distribution

It grows in temperate places. It suits semiarid regions. It needs well drained soil. It can grow in dry soil and in full sun or light shade. It can stand light frosts.

Where It Grows

Australia*, Britain, Europe,

Cultivation

Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.

Notes

There are over 50 Dryandra species.

Synonyms

Probably now Banksia

References (10)

Bindon, P., 1996, Useful Bush Plants. Western Australian Museum. p 107.
Bodkin, F., 1991, Encyclopedia Botanica. Cornstalk publishing, p 363
Cronin, L., 1989, The Concise Australian Flora. Reed. p 46
Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1984, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 3. Lothian. p 362
Greig, D., 1996, Flowering Natives for Home Gardens. Angus & Robertson. p 149

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Lazarides, M. & Hince, B., 1993, Handbook of Economic Plants of Australia, CSIRO. p 85
Mast, A. R. and Thiele, K., 2007, The transfer of Dryandra R. Br. to Banksia L. f. (Proteaceae). Australian Systematic Botany 20:63-71
Molyneux, B & Forrester, S., 1997, The Austraflora A-Z of Australian Plants. Reed. p 75
Paczkowska, G . & Chapman, A.R., 2000, The Western Australian Flora. A Descriptive Calatogue. Western Australian Herbarium. p 476
Smith, K & I., 1999, Grow your own bushfoods. New Holland. Australia. p 111