Hakea macrocarpa
A. Cunn. ex R. Br.
Corkwood Tree
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Gum, Nectar
The gum and nectar are edible.
Where to Find It
A tropical plant. It grows in northern Australia. It grows in woodland near the coast. It suits tropical, seasonally dry climates. It requires an open sunny position and a well-drained soil. It can grow in arid places.
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How to Identify
A tall shrub or small tree. It grows 5-7 m high and 3-6 m wide. The crown can be round or straggly. The bark has deep cracks. The leaves are 15-20 cm long by 0.4-1 cm wide. They are narrowly sword shaped. They are dull and leathery. They taper to the base. The flowering stalks are 7-15 cm long and in the axils of leaves. The flowers are greenish-white and have a scent. The fruit is 3-4 cm long by 1.5-2 cm wide. It is oval.
How to Grow
Plants are grown from seed.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Hakea macrocarpa, commonly known as flat-leaved hakea, is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae and is endemic to northern Australia. It is a tree or shrub with furrowed bark, woolly-hairy branchlets, narrowly linear leaves and cream-coloured to greenish-yellow flowers.
Notes
There are about 130 Hakea species.
Names & Synonyms
Dyaridany
References (10)
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