Habit Low spreading, sometimes prostrate, woody shrub up to 0.4m high x 2m across
Leaves Stiff and leathery, their shape and spiny "teeth" being reminiscent of a holly leaf
Flowers Black and green, "toothbrush" type flower spikes
Fruits A dry capsule which splits along one side to release 2 papery seeds.
Flowering Spring through to autumn
Habitat Originally in the understorey of shrubby woodlands, but now mainly restricted to cleared road and railway verges, on decomposed granite sands overlying clay
Location Mostly in the Cottonvale area, with a small population at Applethorpe
Status Vulnerable
Threats Roadworks and road/railway verge maintenance practices
Weed invasion
Inappropriate fire regimes
Collection of seeds/cuttings for cultivation