Orange honey pot
Dryandra fraseri

Family: Proteaceae

What it is like

A small spreading shrub. It grows 0.1-1 m high and spreads 1-2 m wide. The branches are hairy when young. The leaves are 5-10 cm long by 1 cm wide. They are divided down to the midrib and often curve backwards. The lobes are narrow and prickly. They are whitish underneath. The flower heads are 4.5-6.5 cm across. The can be pale or bright yellow. The bracts are small.

There are 50-60 Dryandra species.

Where it is found

It grows in Western Australia. It needs well drained soil. It can tolerate frost. It can stand some drought and exposure near the coast.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin), Britain, Europe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Nectar

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Probably now Banksia