Family: Proteaceae
High Risk Traits:
- Reported to be naturalized and/or a weed but evidence is inconclusive
- Leucospermum conocarpodendron subsp. viridum reported to form dense stands
- Reproduces by seeds
- Hybridizes with other Leucospermum species
- Reaches maturity in 3 years
- Seeds dispersed by ants and intentionally by people
- Seeds able to be stored for extended periods; May form a persistent seed bank
- Tolerates fire
Low Risk Traits:
- Unarmed (no spines, thorns, or burrs)
- Non-toxic
- Ornamental
- Requires bird pollination (may limit seed set in cultivation)
- Not reported to spread vegetatively
- Relatively large, ant-dispersed seeds limit potential for long distance dispersal