Hakea
- noun
- Specialized
- There are several species of Hakea in the coastal regions of Australia.
Examples
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The distinctive leaves of Hakea make it popular in native gardens.
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The Hakea plant thrives in dry climates.
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Botanists discovered a new variety of Hakea during their expedition.
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Many gardeners love the Hakea for its unique flowers.
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Botanists discovered a new variety of Hakea during their expedition.
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The distinctive leaves of Hakea make it popular in native gardens.
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There are several species of Hakea in the coastal regions of Australia.
Synonyms
Plants that are shrubs or small trees from Australia with evergreen spiny leaves and showy flowers
Compounds
- Specialized
Plants that are shrubs or small trees from Australia with evergreen spiny leaves and showy flowers
- Specialized
A tall bush from Western Australia with large round red and yellow flowers
- Specialized
A large bush with sharp leaves and creamy white flowers from central and eastern Australia
- Specialized
A shrub from eastern Australia with sharp needle-like leaves and white flowers
- Australian
A tall bush from Western Australia with round red and yellow flowers
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hakea is a plant name made from the surname Hake 'Hake' to honour a person, and botanists used it for a group of Australian shrubs. Like many plant names taken from people, Hakea now means this type of shrub.