Bootlace oak
Hakea lorea (R.Br.) R.Br.
Hakea lorea, commonly known as bootlace oak, is a shrub or small tree in the Proteaceae family. It is native to central and northern Australia, including the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. The plant features needle-shaped leaves, yellow, white, or green flowers, and a hard corky bark. It was first described in 1830.
Description
Hakea lorea, also known as bootlace oak, is a member of the Proteaceae family and is distributed across several regions of Australia, including the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. This species is characterized by its needle-like leaves and flowers that can be yellow, white, or green. The plant has a distinctive hard corky bark. It was first published in 1830.
Other common names
Bootlace oak
Distribution
Global · Northern Territory · Queensland · South Australia · Western Australia
Synonyms
Grevillea loreaHakea cunninghamiiHakea longifoliaHakea lorea var. fissifoliaHakea lorea var. mollisHakea suberea
