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Hakea

Hakea

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An Australian shrub or small tree with evergreen spiny leaves and dense clusters of showy flowers
  • noun
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  • There are several species of Hakea in the coastal regions of Australia.

Examples

  • The distinctive leaves of Hakea make it popular in native gardens.

  • The Hakea plant thrives in dry climates.

  • Botanists discovered a new variety of Hakea during their expedition.

  • Many gardeners love the Hakea for its unique flowers.

  • Botanists discovered a new variety of Hakea during their expedition.

  • The distinctive leaves of Hakea make it popular in native gardens.

  • There are several species of Hakea in the coastal regions of Australia.

Synonyms

genus Hakea
vsHakea
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Plants that are shrubs or small trees from Australia with evergreen spiny leaves and showy flowers

is the identical botanical name used in scientific classification

Compounds

genus Hakea
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Plants that are shrubs or small trees from Australia with evergreen spiny leaves and showy flowers

Hakea laurina
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A tall bush from Western Australia with large round red and yellow flowers

Hakea leucoptera
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A large bush with sharp leaves and creamy white flowers from central and eastern Australia

Hakea lissosperma
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A shrub from eastern Australia with sharp needle-like leaves and white flowers

pincushion hakea
  • Australian
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A tall bush from Western Australia with round red and yellow flowers

Surface Forms

Hakea singular
Hakeas plural

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.