Prickly pearHakea decurrens

Shrub or small tree with an irregular crown. The leaves are evergreen, needle-like, robust and sharp. The flowers are white and the fruit are woody, dark brown follicles with a patent crest and beak, containing two winged seeds.

WHERE TO FIND IT AT AROUCA GEOPARK

Prohibited Species

Flowering Season January - April

Dimension Max. height: 4 m

Habitat Woodlands and forest stands.

Háquea-picante   © Avelino Vieira

Háquea-picante © Avelino Vieira

Háquea-picante   © Avelino Vieira

Háquea-picante © Avelino Vieira

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