Isopogon certophyllus
PROTEACEAE
Horny Cone-bush
A prickly low bush up to 60cm high. Common in areas with higher rainfall. SA, VIC & TAS in well drained forests & scrublands.
Leaves are rigid, divided twice into three’s forming sharp points.
Buds have a red tinge( Photo of bud in October). Yellow flowers in dense spikes held within the foliage. Flowering in late Winter to early Summer.
Cone fruit, 1.5cm in diam with many seeds, ovoid in shape to 3 mm in length, many per cone.
Use gloves to collect the cones, twist or cut off the plant. Collect seeds at any time of the year. Place in a dry, warm place to dry. Peel outer layers off with care, the other layers will come away easier.
Sow seed in late Autumn or early Winter in well drained bush sand just below the surface. Keep moist in a sunny position.